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Salt Lake City just had its hottest July Here' s how to stay cool

Illustration: Brendan Lynch/Axios For the second year in a row, Salt Lake City reported July as its , according to data from . We endured 18 days of temperatures reaching triple digits. Why it matters: Extreme heat can take a toll on our bodies and our brains, . show high temperatures can impact our cognitive functions and lead to a , confusion and a decline in productivity. In extreme cases, include loss of consciousness, seizures and even death. Here's what you can do to stay cool this summer:

1 Cool down before going to bed

Take a cold shower before you go to sleep.Freezing your sheets and pillowcases before you snooze can also help.

2 Eat your water

We all know it's critical to drink water during a heatwave. You can also get hydrated by eating like watermelon, cucumber, strawberries, lettuce and oranges.

3 Visit a cooling center

Salt Lake County provides dozens of cooling centers for residents to escape the heat, including in all eight branches of the .You can find an interactive map of the cool centers .

4 Leave the spandex behind

Wearing loose-fitting clothing will allow your skin to breathe and sweat, which cools you down. Our pro tip: Sleep on your friend's couch in an emergency. Kim's thought bubble: When I lived in Sacramento, California, my AC broke on a day that was expected to reach 110 degrees. So, I phoned a friend with an AC and slept on her couch. Get more local stories in your inbox with .Subscribe Support local journalism by becoming a member.

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