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The heat can be dangerous. While Dr. Peter S. Zuromskis '66 of University Health Services said yesterday that no one has been treated in the past few days for heat exhaustion, heat stroke, or dehydration, precautions are still wise. Zuromskis, director of the urgent care clinic, said people should "increase fluid intake and minimize fluid output." This means avoid strenuous outdoor exercise in the middle of the day, and drink lots of liquids. "Stay in places where it's cool," Zuromskis recommends. Three things to avoid, he says, are alcohol, salt tablets and jumping in the Charles River, all of which can just make you feel worse.
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