How to avoid these 8 common health concerns at music festivals

Music festivals aren't your typical concerts or parties.

We're talking three straight days of dancing and sweating, usually in heat of the sun and often under the influence — not exactly the most natural activity.

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Although most of the dangers that come with music festivals are associated with recreational drug use — which the CDC reported has been involved in 95% of adverse health cases in one 2013 New York festival — attendees should prepare themselves for a weekend intensified for a number of reasons.

So, in order to ensure a safe and fun music festival experience, we spoke to Dr. Sarah Jarvis, clinical consultant at Patient.co.uk, about common music festival health concerns and how to deal with them. Read more...

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