Summer Archives - Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network https://blogs.bcm.edu/tag/summer/ Mon, 18 Aug 2025 20:51:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://blogs.bcm.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/2d904ab48738e474191a678dceb72b07.png Summer Archives - Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network https://blogs.bcm.edu/tag/summer/ 32 32 122339384 Frankly speaking: Yes, you can have that hot dog https://blogs.bcm.edu/2025/08/19/frankly-speaking-yes-you-can-have-that-hot-dog/ https://blogs.bcm.edu/2025/08/19/frankly-speaking-yes-you-can-have-that-hot-dog/#respond Tue, 19 Aug 2025 12:55:19 +0000 https://blogs.bcm.edu/?p=43115 Two hot dogs with beer.Lisa Froechtenigt discusses hot dogs, including the different types, various cooking methods and how to enjoy them in moderation.

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]]> https://blogs.bcm.edu/2025/08/19/frankly-speaking-yes-you-can-have-that-hot-dog/feed/ 0 43115 Summer heat nutrition myths: What are the facts? https://blogs.bcm.edu/2025/08/07/summer-heat-nutrition-myths/ https://blogs.bcm.edu/2025/08/07/summer-heat-nutrition-myths/#respond Thu, 07 Aug 2025 12:55:44 +0000 https://blogs.bcm.edu/?p=42926 Grandfather and grandson eating popsicles at edge of swimming poolWhen it comes to heat and nutrition, Dr. Luis Rustveld answers some common questions about summer eating.

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]]> https://blogs.bcm.edu/2025/08/07/summer-heat-nutrition-myths/feed/ 0 42926 Drink up! How much water do you really need to stay hydrated? https://blogs.bcm.edu/2023/06/27/drink-up-how-much-water-do-you-really-need-to-stay-hydrated/ https://blogs.bcm.edu/2023/06/27/drink-up-how-much-water-do-you-really-need-to-stay-hydrated/#comments Tue, 27 Jun 2023 12:55:51 +0000 https://blogs.bcm.edu/?p=37378 A person pausing their workout to drink from a water bottle.As summer heats up, it’s important to stay hydrated. But how much water should you be drinking? Baylor College of Medicine primary care physician Dr.

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]]> https://blogs.bcm.edu/2023/06/27/drink-up-how-much-water-do-you-really-need-to-stay-hydrated/feed/ 4 37378 Focus on fun and protect your eyes this summer https://blogs.bcm.edu/2023/05/16/focus-on-fun-and-protect-your-eyes-this-summer/ https://blogs.bcm.edu/2023/05/16/focus-on-fun-and-protect-your-eyes-this-summer/#respond Tue, 16 May 2023 12:55:49 +0000 https://blogs.bcm.edu/?p=37037 A person wearing goggles swimming in a lake.Summer activities mean more time outside, but some can pose potential hazards to eye safety. Baylor ophthalmologist Dr. Masih Ahmed urges everyone to protect their

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]]> https://blogs.bcm.edu/2023/05/16/focus-on-fun-and-protect-your-eyes-this-summer/feed/ 0 37037 Water dangers: what to know before taking a dip https://blogs.bcm.edu/2023/05/08/water-dangers-what-to-know-before-taking-a-dip/ https://blogs.bcm.edu/2023/05/08/water-dangers-what-to-know-before-taking-a-dip/#respond Mon, 08 May 2023 12:55:06 +0000 https://blogs.bcm.edu/?p=36985 Four children playing in the ocean near sunset.Dr. Sara Andrabi cautions swimmers against swimming-related illnesses and dangers ahead of the summer break.

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]]> https://blogs.bcm.edu/2023/05/08/water-dangers-what-to-know-before-taking-a-dip/feed/ 0 36985 Safety tips to beat the summer heat https://blogs.bcm.edu/2020/07/02/safety-tips-to-beat-the-summer-heat/ https://blogs.bcm.edu/2020/07/02/safety-tips-to-beat-the-summer-heat/#respond Thu, 02 Jul 2020 12:45:44 +0000 https://blogs.bcm.edu/?p=27323 A woman wearing sunglasses in a pool, alone.Due to COVID-19, the July 4 holiday is likely going to look different this year with more Americans celebrating indoors. However, if you do plan

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]]> https://blogs.bcm.edu/2020/07/02/safety-tips-to-beat-the-summer-heat/feed/ 0 27323 Stay cool this summer with these recipes https://blogs.bcm.edu/2020/06/15/stay-cool-this-summer-with-these-recipes/ https://blogs.bcm.edu/2020/06/15/stay-cool-this-summer-with-these-recipes/#respond Mon, 15 Jun 2020 14:19:09 +0000 https://blogs.bcm.edu/?p=27156 pink-lemonade-photoSummer doesn’t officially begin until June 20, but many Americans are already feeling summer-like temperatures – and due to COVID-19, we will likely be spending

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]]> https://blogs.bcm.edu/2020/06/15/stay-cool-this-summer-with-these-recipes/feed/ 0 27156 Taking a hike? Stay protected from fleas and ticks https://blogs.bcm.edu/2019/07/10/taking-a-hike-stay-protected-from-fleas-and-ticks/ https://blogs.bcm.edu/2019/07/10/taking-a-hike-stay-protected-from-fleas-and-ticks/#respond Wed, 10 Jul 2019 12:45:27 +0000 https://blogs.bcm.edu/?p=23657 Illnesses related to flea and tick bites in the United States have significantly increased in recent years. If you’re planning to enjoy the great outdoors

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]]> https://blogs.bcm.edu/2019/07/10/taking-a-hike-stay-protected-from-fleas-and-ticks/feed/ 0 23657 Tips to stay healthy on a cruise https://blogs.bcm.edu/2019/07/03/tips-to-stay-healthy-on-a-cruise/ https://blogs.bcm.edu/2019/07/03/tips-to-stay-healthy-on-a-cruise/#respond Wed, 03 Jul 2019 12:45:37 +0000 https://blogs.bcm.edu/?p=23590 Going on a cruise is a great way to pursue much-needed rest and relaxation. However, preparation is key to enjoying your trip. Drs. Angela Catic

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]]> https://blogs.bcm.edu/2019/07/03/tips-to-stay-healthy-on-a-cruise/feed/ 0 23590 Tips to stay cool and hydrated this summer https://blogs.bcm.edu/2019/06/19/tips-to-stay-cool-and-hydrated-this-summer/ https://blogs.bcm.edu/2019/06/19/tips-to-stay-cool-and-hydrated-this-summer/#respond Wed, 19 Jun 2019 14:35:01 +0000 https://blogs.bcm.edu/?p=23400 beach-coast-flip-flopsSummer has not officially arrived yet, but it’s making its presence known. With heat indexes soaring above triple digits in parts of the United States,

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