Planning to be outside on a hot day? Take these precautions

<img alt="If you" src="https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/1920x1440+0+0/resize/1920x1440!/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F89%2Fa5%2F7c84726a4055980eb317761ffd04%2Flk-extremeheat-callen-smaller.gif" /><p>People spend a lot of time outside during hot weather. Whether you're going to the beach, walking your dog or working your shift as a lifeguard, try these 7 proven ways to stay cool and prevent heat-related illness while outside. </p><p>(Image credit: Dajah Callen for NPR)</p><img src="https://media.npr.org/include/images/tracking/npr-rss-pixel.png?story=nx-s1-5406393" />