New Advisory For Those Who Work Outdoors

If you have a job that requires you to be outside, there is a new advisory about the sun and the summer heat.

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The heat of the day can really affect your performance. But it is more than just your core temperature. It is the heat that your head experiences that can have the biggest impact.

EurekAlert.org reported that:

This new study shows clear negative effects of prolonged exposure of the head to sunlight, implying that we may have underestimated its true effects,

I have been using a rash guard type of mask that can double as a protective covering against the sun and for the COVID pandemic. IF you are going to be outside, perhaps use sunscreen AND wear a hat or hoodie?