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    Apps for summertime safety in the sun

    With the summer-like weather across the nation, we’re spending more and more time outside — but you have to be careful to avoid overheating, becoming dehydrated, or getting sunburned. As PC Mike Wendland reports, downloading the right app can help you avoid a serious case of the summertime blues. OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool, from The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, helps you take precautions against outdoor heat while working or playing. It features a real-time heat index and hourly forecasts, specific to your location. The app is free for iOS and Android. The Waterlogged app makes sure you stay hydrated. The app tracks your water intake with minimal effort and can…

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    Apps to help you cope with the heat

    With temperatures rising and kids out of school for a few months, summer is officially here. But as most people know, proper precautions must be taken to maintain health when it’s hot. That’s why I put together three apps you need to download now. The OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool is a must-have for anyone taking part in outdoor activities this summer, especially working. It sprovide a visual indicator of the current heat index and associated risk levels specific to where you are. It info in how to avoid heat-related illnesses, such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion. The app is free for iOS and Android. The SunZapp app was developed…