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Why does walking in the summer sun make me sleepy ?

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Dr. William Gaya answered

Overheating: Possibly due to overheating and dehydration. Be careful, limit the time of sun exposure, specially between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/18/2014

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