is published quarterly by the
National Multiple Sclerosis
Society
Momentum
733 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10017-3288
Tel: 212-986-3240
Info: 1-800-344-4867
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Chairman of the Board
Thomas Kuhn
President and CEO
Joyce Nelson
Editor
Martha King
Managing Editor
Gary Sullivan
Associate Editor
Marcella Durand
Publications Associate
Greta Herron
2010 Awards for Momentum
National Health Information
Awards for Patient Education
Information
Entire Issue Category for Fall 2009
Series Category for
Healthy Living Highlight
Readers who responded to our
survey last month overwhelmingly
(80%) chose drinking cool liquids as
their favorite low-cost way to chill.
Ice packs, swimming, cool baths
and fans were other popular ways to
beat the heat. Some readers suggested
ways to make your own ice pack by
freezing a water bottle or a plastic bag
filled with rice or dish detergent.
Eighty-nine percent of readers
cited air conditioners as their favorite
cooling investment.
“Cold water on the wrists,” suggested one person. “Popsicles!” said
another. And many suggested closing
the curtains and ditching the clothes
for a cool nap during the hottest part
of the day.
Readers give us their hot
weather tips
Other favorite low-cost ways to cool
down?
Damp cloths or towels (46%)
Spritzing with a spray bottle (30%)
Design and Production
Gregory Atkins
Mary Mieszczanski
Anita Handy
Brenda Waugh
2010 Award
for Momentum
The Apex Award
For Publication
Excellence
Feature Series Writing Category
How do you stay cool during exercise?
I exercise during cooler times of day (62%)
I crank the A/C or fan during exercise (59%)
Washington, D.C.
I “pre-cool” by taking a cool bath or
shower beforehand (12%)
©2011 National Multiple
Sclerosis Society.
ISSN 1940-3410
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