NATIONAL CENTER FOR CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION AND HEALTH PROMOTION

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CDC’s National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

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Follow these 6 tips to help prevent chronic disease and have a #HealthySummer.

6 Tips for a Healthy Summer

Quit Smoking

Keep Cool in Extreme Heat

Eat a Healthy Diet

Wear Sunscreen & Insect Repellent

Get Active!

Rethink your drink!

Build a plan to quit. Download the QuitGuide App.

Smokefree tools and tips at CDC.gov/quit.

You can quit today! Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW for free support.

Extreme heat can be dangerous for everyone, but it may be especially dangerous for people with chronic medical conditions.

Delicious fruits and veggies makeany summer meal healthier.

For sun safety, wear layered clothes and apply broad spectrum sunscreen

with at least SPF 15.

Use insect repellent and wear long-sleeved shirts

and long pants to prevent mosquito bites and ticks.

Get at least 150 minutes of aerobic physical activity every week.

Substitute water for sugary or alcoholic drinks to reduce

calories and stay safe.

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Stay cool. Stay hydrated. Stay informed.

TIP Try brisk walking 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week.

TIP If you use both sunscreen and insect repellent, apply sunscreen first. After you come indoors, check clothing, body, and pets for ticks.

For more about how to prevent chronic disease and maintain a healthy lifestyle, follow @CDCChronic on Twitter or visit www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease.