Aging and extreme heat combine to raise risk of deadly infections

Extreme Heat Turns 'Good' Gut Bacteria Into Dangerous Threats For Seniors

Heat waves and aging combine to severely weaken the immune system, making older adults significantly more vulnerable to dangerous infections like Vibrio vulnificus. The post Extreme Heat Turns ‘Good’ Gut Bacteria Into Dangerous Threats For Seniors appeared first on Study Finds.

Can't Deal With the Heat? Blame Your Aging Body

Biological changes that occur over time make older adults more vulnerable to heat illness.fcafotodigital / Getty Images Extreme heat can be more dangerous for older adults.This summer is expected to be a hot one, and older adults face greater health risks in the heat.Early cooling is critical, as untreated heat exhaustion can quickly turn life-threatening.Experts recommended several tips to help older adults stay safe during extreme heat.Summer …

Aging and extreme heat combine to raise risk of deadly infections

As we age, extreme heat causes many heat-related illnesses that can lead to serious health issues. A new study from the University of California, Irvine's Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health adds to that list.

Staying healthy during the heat

The Met Office, in partnership with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), has issued a yellow heat alert, indicating that high temperatures could pose a risk to health, particularly for older adults, young children, babies, and those with long-term health conditions.

How Extreme Heat Silently Accelerates Aging

What if extreme heat not only leaves you feeling exhausted but actually makes you age faster? Scientists already know that extreme heat increases the risk of heat stroke, cardiovascular disease, kidney dysfunction, and even death. I see these effects often in my work as a researcher studying how environmental stressors influence the aging process. But until now, little research has explored how heat affects biological aging — the gradual deterio…