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Five steps to help you avoid the dreaded summer cold
Catching a cold can be a real summer bummer. Getting sneezy and snotty amid sweltering heat and high humidity can make an unfortunate situation even worse. 'Cold viruses circulate year-round, so it's possible to get sick during any season,' Cleveland Clinic primary care physician Dr. Matthew Badgett said in a statement. With the warmer weather also comes a different set of viruses than the winter normal cold and flu season, people head and stay indoors. Staying aware of risk factors can keep you feeling fresh and phlegm-free year-round. Here are five steps to avoid such a fate. A summer cold can really suck. Staying hydrated and getting enough sleep can be the difference between staying at home and taking a trip (Getty) Stay hydrated The summer can make staying hydrated a lot harder than it may be otherwise. Thirst might not kick in until we're already dehydrated, Sarah Adler, a performance dietitian with UCLA Health Sports Performance, warned. Higher temperatures mean more sweat. When we sweat more, we need to increase or water intake to maintain our fluid levels. 'Approximately 60 percent of our body is made up of water,' she explained in a statement. 'So we need to make sure we're replenishing our losses, especially with increased sweating in the summer.' Wash your hands on a summer trip – or bring hand sanitizer Wanna get away? Nothing may beat a Jet2 holiday, but the risk of exposure to viruses and other sources of infection looms large during summer travel. The percentage of Americans taking to the skies and streets is expected to be even higher this year, according to accounting firm Deloitte. Experts say frequent hand washing at airports, in hotels, and really anywhere else can help protect you from the spread of disease – or from spreading disease. People can be infected by touching contaminated surfaces. 'Everybody was really good about carrying hand sanitizer with them and washing their hands through Covid,' Dr. Jill Foster, a professor at University of Minnesota Medical School, told AARP. 'We should really try to up-regulate that again.' Sleep well Sleeping well can be a struggle during the summer season, when the nights are hotter and longer. They're also lighter, thanks to the Earth's tilt and artificial light sources. But, getting enough sleep is critical to protecting your immune health. Your immune system produces proteins known as cytokines when you sleep. They help you to sleep and you need more when you have an infection. 'Not getting enough sleep may lower how much of these protective cytokines are made,' Mayo Clinic said. 'Also, levels of antibodies and cells that fight infections are lowered during times when you don't get enough sleep.' Hands off the face! Wiping your face with your hands may leave you at risk. Experts advise that people frequently wash their hands and carry hand sanitizer (AFP/Getty) This is a good piece of advice for any time of the year. A cold is a cold. You can spread germs and bacteria from surfaces to your nose and mouth by just touching your face. Stay out of the AC, if possible Amid record temperatures, air conditioning demand and use is higher than ever. Making sure your unit is well maintained can prove the difference between a sick summer and fun in the sun. But, try not to spend too much time in there. 'While air conditioning can be a real blessing in the summer heat, it can also create a cold, dry environment that viruses love. Your throat can suffer from the dry environment too,' West Tennessee Health cautioned.
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23-06-2025
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New Release Radar: New Books Coming Out on June 24
There are a lot of new books coming out every week. With New Release Radar, I'll help you narrow down the week's new book releases into the titles you should get excited about. This week I have 11 great new books to share with you, including some fun romcoms and plenty of other beach reads. Read on! Finders Keepers by Sarah Adler After a breakup and job loss, former professor Nina Hunnicutt returns home. Once there, however, she finds her childhood crush Quentin Bell back in town too. When he suggests they resume the treasure hunt that ended their friendship 17 years ago, Nina agrees, hoping the rumored riches will help her start over. But as they dig into the past, old feelings resurface, as do the secrets that tore them apart. To find the treasure and maybe a future together, they'll have to face what really happened all those years ago. Finders Keepers is a second-chance romance featuring childhood sweethearts. Sarah Adler adds a sprinkling of magic to a delightful small-town setting. RELATED: New Release Radar: New Books Coming Out On June 24 As You Wish by Leesa Cross-Smith Three au pairs, Lydia, Jenny, and Selene, head to Seoul chasing their dreams. A wish made at an enchanted Jeju Island waterfall transforms their lives overnight. Lydia becomes the center of attention, Jenny dives into a secret fling and Selene finds clues to her birth mother. But when love complicates Jenny's wish, the girls must face the magical consequences and discover that their strongest bond may be their friendship itself. Leesa Cross-Smith's new book release is the epitome of 'be careful what you wish for.' A s You Wish is a heartfelt coming-of-age story full of self-reflection and a longing for acceptance. An Ancient Witch's Guide to Modern Dating by Cecilia Edward Thorn Scarhart is a 39-year-old 17th-century witch struggling to find love. Her world completely changes when a misfired love potion flings her into the present day. Stranded in a modern city where her old cottage is now a museum, Thorn discovers indoor plumbing, electric kettles—and online dating. With help from the museum's curator and his charming vet brother, she braves 21st-century romance and rediscovers herself along the way. Pick up An Ancient Witch's Guide to Modern Dating if you're looking for a cozy, magical rom-com. Cecilia Edward's debut is perfect for fans of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches and The Ex Hex . RELATED: Book Review: Wearing the Lion A Magic Deep and Drowning by Hester Fox In 1650s Friesland, Clara van Wieren sees a beached whale—an ill omen she dismisses just as a marriage proposal offers her a path to freedom. But everything changes when she meets the mysterious, sea-eyed Maurits, and passion threatens to upend her carefully ordered life. As secrets surface and an ancient bargain between sea folk and land rulers unravels, Clara must choose between duty, desire and survival in a world where magic still claims its due. A Magic Deep and Drowning is a retelling of The Little Mermaid with a unique twist. This romantic, historical fantasy shows off Hester Fox's talent for writing realistic and powerful women's stories. Among Ghosts by Rachel Hartman In the muddy haven of St. Muckle's, anyone can become free if they live there for a year and a day. There, Charl and his mother found safety from their past. But when Charl sees a ghost, the peace they've built begins unraveling, ushering in a chain of tragedy: murder, plague, and even a mercenary dragon. Fleeing to a ruined abbey, Charl falls into a dangerous tangle of magic, memory and haunting history, where survival means facing the past he's tried to forget. Rachel Hartman returns to the world of her bestselling novel Seraphina in a truly original ghost story. Among Ghosts is an introspective and cathartic novel of grief, loss, change and growth. Don't Let Him In by Lisa Jewell Following her husband's death, Nina Swann reconnects with his charming old friend, Nick Radcliffe. Her daughter Ash, however, senses something sinister beneath his polished surface. Meanwhile, in a nearby town, florist Martha grows increasingly suspicious of her husband's unexplained absences. As Nina, Ash and Martha's lives intertwine, long-buried secrets surface, leading to a chilling revelation: some doors, once opened, should never be unlocked. One man connects three unique women in Lisa Jewell's kaleidoscopic new thriller. Don't Let Him In is a tense, breathless novel that will captivate you until the final page. RELATED: Book Review: Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil The Lady, the Tiger and the Girl Who Loved Death by Helen Marshall As Sara Sidorova lies dying, the tiger god Amba grants her a vision of the future. Years later, her granddaughter Irenda grows up in a war-torn land, and, after a tragic loss, seeks refuge with Sara in Hrana City. There, she begins learning the power to tame death itself. In a traveling circus filled with danger and magic, Irenda must master her gifts, confront a tiger of her own and begin a journey of vengeance and justice that could reshape her world. Erin Morgenstern's The Night Circus meets Helen Oyeyemi's Mr Fox in The Lady, the Tiger and the Girl Who Loved Death . Helen Marshall's new book release is a dark, rich and haunting fable. The Girls Who Grew Big by Leila Mottley 16 and pregnant, Adela Woods is sent from her privileged Indiana life to her grandmother's home in Padua Beach, Florida. There she meets a tight-knit group of teen moms raising kids while navigating high school, friendship and survival from the back of a red truck. Though the town sees them as lost, the Girls are carving out their own messy, beautiful path through motherhood and girlhood side by side. The Girls Who Grew Big is more than a heartbreaking story: it's a raw, powerful exploration of the complex intersections of identity, betrayal and resilience. With unflinching honesty, Leila Mottley offers a deeply human perspective on what it means to be a young woman and a very young mother, capturing both the pain and the beauty of growing up while raising someone else. RELATED: Book Review: A Sharp Endless Need Salty by Kate Myers Captain Denise, seasoned and tough, prefers handling stingrays over socializing, while her troublemaking sister Helen lands back on her boat after getting fired yet again. Forced to work together, the sisters navigate their fraught past and their first charter: the shady Falcon family, ruthless real estate developers who destroyed their childhood home. When a building collapses and a body is found, Denise and Helen race against a coming storm to unravel the Falcons' deadly secrets before evidence, and their chance for justice, sinks for good. Kate Myers' new book release is the perfect beach read for fans of Below Deck and stories of rich people behaving badly. Salty is a hilarious page-turner of a mystery you'll finish in no time at all. A Treachery of Swans by A.B. Poranek Raised by a sorcerer, Odile is ready to pull off the heist of a lifetime: impersonate a princess, steal the king's enchanted crown and restore magic to the realm. But when someone murders the king, Odile must team up with the real Princess Marie d'Odette. Falling for her, however, was never part of the plan. A Treachery of Swans is a sapphic Swan Lake retelling full of deception, magic and impossible choices. A.B. Poranek's second novel is perfect for fans of Allison Saft and V.E Schwab. RELATED: 11 New Young Adult LGBTQ+ Books You Should Read for Pride Month A Legionnaire's Guide to Love and Peace by Emily Skrutskie On the eve of a battle she expects will kill her, legionnaire Katrien shares a fleeting connection with her battle partner Emory. When they wake the next day, however, they find a world saved by an unexpected hero. With the Demon Lord defeated, Kat faces an uncertain future in a peacetime army, complicated by Emory's dedication and the attention of a hidden prince. As they join a final campaign to root out the Demon Lord's lingering servants and build a new future, Kat and Emory must decide if there's room for love at the end of the road. A Legionnaire's Guide to Love and Peace is a charming fantasy with a friends-to-lovers romance. Emily Skrutskie's newest is more vibes than plot, but it's a warm hug of a story about what happens when peace finally comes. You can check out these new book releases at or your local bookstore. What June 24 new release are you most excited to read? Let us know below, and tune in next week to grow your TBR. Book Review: CRUELER MERCIES
