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July 12, 2004
Contact: Susan Nielsen, College
of Nursing News Bureau, 509/991-9151, susann@wsu.edu Summer Tips for Staying Active and HealthySafe Summer Skin: With the arrival of hot and sunny summer days many people find themselves spending more time outdoors. While ultraviolet rays from the sun can cause skin damage, it is possible to enjoy your favorite outdoor activities and protect your skin at the same time. First, make sure to use sunscreen. A waterproof lotion with SPF of 15 or higher is best. Sunscreen should be applied at least 15 minutes before going outdoors and reapplied after swimming. Typically, one ounce of sunscreen is enough to cover exposed areas of the body adequately. Apply a lip balm with SPF to protect your lips. Sunglasses with UV protection provide defense from the sun for eyes. Wide brimmed hats provide an inexpensive way to shield the sun. Try to avoid the sun between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., when the sun’s rays are at their strongest. Margaret Bruya, assistant dean for academic health services, professor and co-founder of People’s Clinic at the WSU Intercollegiate College of Nursing, says wearing sunscreen and a hat will reduce UV radiation to the face to almost zero. For further information on contacting Bruya, bruyam@wsu.edu, contact Susan Nielsen, College of Nursing marketing and communications manager, at (509) 991-9151, susann@wsu.edu or Tiffany Hayes, College of Nursing communication intern, at (509) 324-7218, icncommunications@wsu.edu. Heat Stroke: Summer is a great time to enjoy the warm weather, but it is easy to overdo it on hot days. Heat stroke is a serious condition that results from excessive heat to the body. Symptoms of heat stroke may include nausea and vomiting, rapid pulse, headache, dizziness, faintness and rapid breath. Reduce the risk of heat stroke by spending more time indoors during the hottest parts of the day (10 a.m.-2 p.m.) and on humid days. Schedule vigorous outdoor activities for cooler times of the day. Protect skin from the sun with an SPF sunscreen of at least 15 and drink at least eight glasses of water a day. Margaret Bruya, assistant dean for academic health services, professor and co-founder of People’s Clinic at the WSU Intercollegiate College of Nursing, advises protecting the head and neck from heat stroke by wearing a hat or visor. This is important because the neck is the area of the body directly connected to the brain’s temperature regulation system. For assistance in reaching Bruya, bruyam@wsu.edu, contact Susan Nielsen, College of Nursing marketing and communications manager, at (509) 991-9151, susann@wsu.edu or Tiffany Hayes, College of Nursing communications intern, at (509) 324-7218, icncommunications@wsu.edu. Summer Eating: Summer is a great time to fill up on vitamin rich fruits and vegetables. To enjoy these fresh foods fully, it is important to take proper cleaning steps to prevent the risk of food poisoning. Wash produce under cold running water to remove dirt and reduce the presence of lingering bacteria. Do not wash fruits and vegetables with soap; it is possible to ingest soap residues that may have been absorbed by the produce. To reduce the risk of illness, remove damaged and bruised areas of produce, where bacteria tend to thrive. Margaret Bruya, assistant dean for academic health services, professor and co-founder of People’s Clinic at the WSU Intercollegiate College of Nursing, says all fresh produce needs to be rinsed and or washed. This includes produce that will be peeled. For assistance in reaching Bruya, bruyam@wsu.edu, contact Susan Nielsen, College of Nursing marketing and communications manager, at (509) 991-9151, susann@wsu.edu or Tiffany Hayes, College of Nursing communications intern, at (509) 324-7218, icncommunications@wsu.edu. Established in 1968, the Washington State University Intercollegiate College of Nursing is the nation's first, oldest and most comprehensive nursing education consortium. The College of Nursing offers baccalaureate, graduate and professional development course work to nursing students enrolled through Eastern Washington University, Gonzaga University, WSU and Whitworth College. Each year, the college educates more than 650 graduate and upper-division undergraduate students and prepares more entry-level nurses than any other educational institution in the region. For more information about the WSU Intercollegiate College of Nursing, visit the college Web site at nursing.wsu.edu. •0409• |
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