One Thing More Important Than Water To Beat The Texas Summer Heat

Killeen, Texas as you know is one of my favorite places in the Lone Star State because it sits at the edge of the wilds of Texas Hill Country, and yet you can remain connected to the needs that are met by a small city that is by far the largest anywhere in Central Texas outside of Austin.

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How do area medical facilities combat the Texas summer heat?

Baylor, Scott and White is among the most prestigious medical networks in the state if not the absolute best and when you visit one of their campuses, especially in the summer, you will immediately see they have recognized the greatest health threat of summer to Killeen is the heat itself. That is why you always will find courtesy shuttles to and from the parking lot and the front door.

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Why is water so important for your health especially in Texas summers?

You do not have to be a dietician or a nutritionist to understand the body, just like our planet, is make up primarily of water. With that being a simple fact of anatomy, it stands to reason your body can ingest nothing more important than water to maintain the highest performance possible.

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To be honest, I really wish all you needed to do was up your water intake to stay safe in the summer, but there is one thing more important.

What is the one thing more important than water to stay safe in the summer?

SHADE!

The greatest enemy to the sun is shade, which is wild because without the sun we would not have shade. Stay hydrated, but also seek shelter as often as possible because prolonged exposure to UV is a real killer.