5 Things That Could Kill You This Summer in Iowa

The Business Insider article says this is dangerous. I say it's dangerous not to. Every summer almost requires you to have a cookout or two or six. I'm a "well-done" kind of guy anyway so I don't see illness from poorly cooked meat being a problem.

Whether you're listening--or singing--this could indeed be dangerous for you, but only in excess. Even then, don't you owe it to yourself to rock out a little--especially in summer. There are still two more Uptown Friday Night concerts and Boyz II Men and En Vogue playing at the McGrath Amphitheatre later this summer. Also, I am ready for more karaoke. So ignore the fun-haters and let's jam.

More accidents occur in the summer than any other time, so that automatically means staying home cooped up so you don't have to fight traffic and risk a fender-bender. WRONG. Get out and play, even if you have to let someone else do the driving.

Again, bad for your eyes, bad for your skin, so avoid it at all costs, right? That's why there's sunscreen and sunglasses. A little sunburn is only temporary anyway. Go out and bask in the bright yellow ball of fun in the sky, possibly even long enough to watch it go down. Don't forget about the solar eclipse later this summer.

I'm talking about water, of course. Always stay hydrated. It will also help you better enjoy your choice of more adult-style beverages, which are a must this summer as well. Just PLEASE designate a driver if you're partaking, or call my new favorite people Uber. And as always, drink responsibly.

OK, so I added one. But this deserves honorable mention. No one ever died making new friends, or hanging out frequently with the ones you have. If they did, who better to spend it with? It does the soul good to spend time with these people, especially right now, so follow Nike and just do it.