No sweat? Not here

Good old Savannah, Georgia was ranked the 27th sweatiest city in the U.S. by Old Spice, which is announcing the Fifth Annual Top-100 Sweatiest Cities List to mark the first day of summer. The top three from last year’s list have out-sweated the rest of the nation for a second year. Phoenix retained its spot as the nation’s No. 1 perspiration producer (it was No. 1 in 2005 and 2003), with the average resident losing 26 ounces per hour during a typical summer day. In less than three hours, the residents of Phoenix collectively produce enough sweat to fill an Olympic-sized swimming pool. Las Vegas remained at No. 2 in the rankings, and Tucson, Ariz., once again came in No. 3. The cities deemed the least sweaty were San Francisco, Seattle and Spokane, Wash. According to Old Spice, you can beat the summer heat by following these simple rules … Water: Drink plenty of fluids, at least eight to 10 glasses of water per day. Choose Your Clothing Wisely: Wear lightweight clothing that breathes easily. Avoid dark colors and materials that encourage perspiration. Replace Salt and Minerals: Sweating removes the body’s salt and minerals. If participating in a strenuous activity where you anticipate heavy perspiration, drink fruit juices and sports beverages to replace lost minerals. Reduce Sweat Output and Stay Odor Free: Use an antiperspirant/deodorant daily, such as Old Spice Red Zone, which reduces the flow of sweat by up to 85 percent. For more information, visit www.prnewswire.com/broadcast/24632/consumer.shtml