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Summer is the season to enjoy the outdoors, try new things and take the plunge. But while exploring, learn how to make your summer safe and healthy.

href="[CURL /now/story 227755-[SHOW affiliateID]]"> face="arial, helvetica" size=1>AP		href="[CURL /now/story 227755-[SHOW affiliateID]]"> Bummed About U.S. Beaches After a record year for beach closings in 1999—and with pollution threats growing—environmentalists want Cogress to pass national standards for America's ocean waters.

href="/stories/1998/05/20/national/main9882.shtml"> face="arial, helvetica" size=1>CBS		href="/stories/1998/05/20/national/main9882.shtml"> Picture Yourself It's not too late to get in shape. One technique for two-time Olympian marathon runner Colleen DeBeurk is visualization. CBSNews.com consulted an expert who uses the method. Also, find out DeBeurk's own workout motivation tricks.

href="/stories/1999/05/25/summer/main48546.shtml"> face="arial, helvetica" size=1>CBS		href="/stories/1999/05/25/summer/main48546.shtml"> Protecting Skin From Summer Heat Exposure to the sun can have a damaging effect on skin, causing sunburns and even leading to skin cancer. Absorb these ways to deflect ultraviolet rays.

href="/stories/2000/07/18/archive/main216227.shtml"> face="arial, helvetica" size=1>CBS		href="/stories/1999/05/25/summer/main48531.shtml"> Keeping Cool In The Heat These warm days of sunshine can trigger heat stroke if you're not careful. Here re some ways to safely enjoy high temperatures.

href="/stories/2000/03/31/broadcasts/main178481.shtml"> face="arial, helvetica" size=1>CBS		href="/stories/2000/03/31/broadcasts/main178481.shtml"> Traveling With Your Pets Half a million Americans take pets on trips, so many hotels cater to them, offering presents and dog sitting. But sometimes it's better if pets are left at home. Plus, new regulations may make their air travel more costly in the summer.

href="/stories/2000/04/25/eveningnews/main188562.shtml"> face="arial, helvetica" size=1>CBS		href="/stories/2000/04/25/eveningnews/main188562.shtml"> West Nile Virus Is Here To Stay Health officials say the sometimes deadly West Nile virus, carried by mosquitos, is probably in the U.S. to stay; traces have been found in Manhattan's suburbs. Also find out how to deal with Lyme disease and other bites and stings of summer.

href="/stories/2000/05/10/health/main193945.shtml"> face="arial, helvetica" size=1>AP		href="/stories/2000/05/10/health/main193945.shtml"> Allergic Reactions On The Rise? Are more people suffering from allergies? Since the mid-1980s, the number of cases of allergies seem to have gone up about 30 percent. Here are some hypotheses why.

href="/stories/2000/05/29/tech/main200441.shtml"> face="arial, helvetica" size=1>AP		href="/stories/2000/05/29/tech/main200441.shtml"> Deadly Hantavirus Poses Threat As the weather warms, the deadly hantavirusis spread through rodent excretions, is in bloom across the U.S. This flu-like virus has been found in 31 states. Parks officials have issued warnings.

href="/stories/1999/06/02/60II/main6583.shtml"> face="arial, helvetica" size=1>CBS		href="/stories/1999/06/02/60II/main6583.shtml"> Deep Impact: Back Yard Danger Millions of Americans will soon be spending time around the back yard pool. But before you take the plunge, beware. 60 Minutes II investigates. Also, review poolside safety tips for children.

href="/stories/1999/07/02/summer/main44572.shtml"> face="arial, helvetica" size=1>CBS		href="/stories/1999/07/02/summer/main44572.shtml"> A Safety Kit For Summer Sumer vacationers who take long car trips can often be miles and hours away from emergency aid. Travelers can prepare for a safer journey by bringing a care package. Plus, learn how to keep your home safe from invasions by thiefs.