Now that it’s getting much warmer, do you find yourself sweating a bit more than normal?

If you find that no matter the temperature that you sweat more than you’d like, there are a few steps you can take to curb it:

First – change what you eat – spicy food make us sweat, but so does sugar, caffeine, and alcohol – it all raises body temperature and makes us sweat, especially at night.

Drink more water – it might seem counterintuitive, but it will help to regular your body temperature.

Buy products that help – there are special full body anti-perspirants and wipes you can use.

Breathable clothing is important – you want clothes made of cotton, linen, and silk; not polyester, denim or fleece.

There’s also a chance you of something more serious – a condition called hyperhidrosis – so if these tricks don’t work, ask your doctor for advice.

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You wake up in the morning and you have a cup of coffee. That’s how your day starts – but, instead of having that first cup right away, if you give yourself some time, it may be better for you.

Caffeine delay is a new trend – it’s where you wait an hour or so before coffee.

Social media influencers are talking about it – and experts say there’s truth to it, but only if you limit yourself to one cup of coffee per day.

Right after we wake up, our adenosine levels are at their lowest, that’s what makes us drowsy, and it’s why one cup of coffee or anything with caffeine doesn’t work as well in the morning, which is why a lot of us have a second cup.

As those levels rise through the day, when you’re dragging through the workday, or when you start to get drowsy at night, coffee affects our bodies more strongly, and wakes us up when we need it then.

However, if you still want that cup first thing, and you feel like you need it, the effects of delaying it aren’t really going to help. So set that programmable coffee pot for your normal time tonight!

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As the days are longer, we’re more active than ever. But to keep active and stay active, you want your heart to be healthy to keep up with everything that you’re doing. The American Heart Association has some tips on how to have a heart-healthy summer:

Stay Hydrated – water is best, but plenty of fluids before, during, and after any warm activities – you’ll want to avoid caffeine and alcoholic beverages that dehydrate.

Try to work out in the cooler parts of the day – early morning or early evening, to help prevent sunburn or sunstroke.

Make sure you wear lightweight clothing – and light colored too!

Summer is a great season to try new veggies – if you’re grilling, throw some mushrooms, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes on the skewer.

When you’re packing for a beach road trip, throw in a football, soccer ball, or a frisbee to give you the incentive to get moving when you’re enjoying the sand.

Create your own fruit pops – mash up fruits like peaches or watermelon into paper cups and freeze overnight – you’ll save on a lot of money and sugar!

Wear hats when in the sun, and make sure you’ve got at least SPF 15 on.

And if the heat gets to be too much, head indoors – the heat will break eventually, and you’ll be able to keep up a healthy, active summer!

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Coming off a three-day holiday weekend, you probably felt like you ate way too much – I know I had too many hot dogs – but after you overeat, what should you do? Because, you know it’s going to happen again next holiday.

Nutritionists say don’t immediately change your eating habits or fast – the best thing is to take a breath and move on with your routines. Don’t try to reset your meals or restrict yourself, and don’t stress over it.

Whether it was a big meal, a full day barbecue, or an entire weekend, it’s just a few days and after getting back to a regular, normal, and healthy routine, things will balance out.

You should listen to your body – you may find you want to eat healthier. And that can potentially lead to better habits!

Don’t immediately head into an intense workout – take it easy at first with an activity that you enjoy, like a simple hike.

And don’t beat yourself up over overindulging – thinking back to one too many hamburgers or one too many drinks – the stress isn’t good for your health either. And dwelling on it can have an adverse effect and lead to overeating again.

If at the end of a day of eating right you feel the craving coming on for something that isn’t healthy, you don’t need to deprive yourself of that either – as long as you do it in moderation!

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