Question 1

what can i do to tan outdoors naturally?

Accepted Answer

Sunlight: If you can tan (skin not too light to tan) then exposure to sunlight will do this for you.  Remember that sun has been implicated over the years in skin cancer causation and also aging changes of the skin, so balance your desire to tan with long term issues.

Question 2

i live in a rural area. is it still essential for me to wear a mask when outdoors?

Accepted Answer

No: Even though some advocate now that transmission is airborne as opposed to the accepted droplet type, in open spaces where social distancing is natural the use of mask may not make a difference and is not required.

Question 3

i don't like the sun.well i don't like the outdoors. what can i do to get my exercise at home? i'm clueless on exercise so specifics would help.

Accepted Answer

Indoor exercise: You may use a home treadmill, ping pong table tennis,jump rope or borrow exercise tapes from the library

Question 4

can a child get worms from a pet that is inside and outdoors?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Typically caught with fecal oral contact.  Hand washing is one of the best ways to prevent it, without removing the pet from the child.

Question 5

my question is what climate is best for working out in outdoors?

Accepted Answer

A personal thing: Humans do best in a fairly narrow temperature range but can compensate with clothes and heat or cooling sources.  Consider also the other factors in the environment like snow, storms, rain, wind and drought.  Humans have adapted to most of the climates present on earth except for extremes of mountain heights, prolonged drought and extreme cold.

Question 6

im alergic to the outdoors can i open the windows? so its important to open the windows sometimes how can i do that?

Accepted Answer

Just prepare: If allergic to outdoor allergens (pollen, mold), when exposed you likely will have to deal with symptoms of allergy. A variety of over the counter medications are available to help you deal with the consequences. However, one can choose to be immunized with allergy shots if it is important to function outdoors (law enforcement, landscaper, builder) without need for medication and side effects.

Question 7

in florida, the humidity is so high 10 months a year i almost feel like passing out when outdoors for even 15 minutes and i am very healthy. why?

Accepted Answer

Heat reaction: At your age I suspect you may be taking BP meds and they may be imparting you ability to adapt to the heat. Send more details. When you go into the heat your body vasodilator to cool down. This may lower BP. Check you BP inside and outside when feeling faint.

Question 8

help with neighbor. every day/night he throws up at least once very aggressivel. he sleeps outdoors in the backyard. can i do something to intervene?

Accepted Answer

Mobile Crisis Unit: Call or text the Mobile Crisis Unit. They can quickly come and assess the patient. Take the patient to the emergency room and try to contact his family or health care proxy. Call today. You may save his life.

Question 9

tanning outdoors for a couple of hours using no protection for 2 days vs. 10 minutes tanning session 3 times per 1week, are they equally harmful or not?

Accepted Answer

Both harmful: Both will age the skin and put you at higher risk of skin cancer. You should wear sunscreen whenever in the sun and avoid tanning booths. Your skin will thank you.

Question 10

none of neighbors are wearing masks or respecting social distancing advice, which makes exercising outdoors difficult with so many out and about all the time. how much of a risk would i be taking given those circumstances? better to exercise inside?

Accepted Answer

COVID 19:  I don't know if you live in a crowded area or not. I am sorry to hear that so many of your neighbors aren't willing to consider the health risks that they pose to others. Where I live, I can comfortably keep my distance from others and wear a mask. If you live in a really crowded urban area that doesn't allow for that, than it may be better to exercise indoors.

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What can i do to tan outdoors naturally?

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I live in a rural area. is it still essential for me to wear a mask when outdoors?

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I don't like the sun.well i don't like the outdoors. what can i do to get my exercise at home? i'm clueless on exercise so specifics would help.

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Can a child get worms from a pet that is inside and outdoors?

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My question is what climate is best for working out in outdoors?

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Im alergic to the outdoors can i open the windows? so its important to open the windows sometimes how can i do that?

A member asked:

In florida, the humidity is so high 10 months a year i almost feel like passing out when outdoors for even 15 minutes and i am very healthy. why?

A member asked:

Help with neighbor. every day/night he throws up at least once very aggressivel. he sleeps outdoors in the backyard. can i do something to intervene?

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Tanning outdoors for a couple of hours using no protection for 2 days vs. 10 minutes tanning session 3 times per 1week, are they equally harmful or not?

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None of neighbors are wearing masks or respecting social distancing advice, which makes exercising outdoors difficult with so many out and about all the time. how much of a risk would i be taking given those circumstances? better to exercise inside?

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