US EditionHyperthermia, dehydration, heatstroke: What impact does a heat wave have on the body?
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Older adults should take extra precautions during extreme heat this summer - WDET 101.9 FM
Michigan has seen some extreme weather the past few weeks, with temperatures rising recently into the upper 90s and a heat index pushing 100 degrees.Older adults are more susceptible to heat exhaustion or heat stroke during these periods of extreme heat.Temperatures are expected to remain high this week in metro Detroit. The National Weather Service is projecting a high of 88 degrees on the Fourth of July, and a high of 94 degrees over the holid…
If our body has mechanisms to help regulate it, it still needs help. In "Hello! Morning TF1", Dr. Vincent Valinducq reminds us of the right gestures to prevent the effects of heat. - Heat stroke, dehydration, sleep: what the heat wave causes on the body according to a doctor (Health and well being).
Hyperthermia, dehydration, heatstroke: What impact does a heat wave have on the body?
Over time, high temperatures can cause headaches, confusion and slow motor function, especially in the elderly. Prevention involves staying hydrated and cooling down as much as possible.
Pharmacist Lenka Čorbová from the Dr. Max pharmacy in Bardejov brings practical tips on how to enjoy summer festivals to the fullest and stay fit at the same time. Extreme heat is approaching. We bring effective ways to cool down healthily during high temperatures Small first aid kitSummer heat, dancing under the stage and a glass in hand - an ideal festival combination, which can quickly lead to dehydration. A regular drinking regimen is theref…
The long-term effects of heatstroke on the body
Heat kills more people than any other extreme weather event, and deadly heat waves are getting longer and hotter as the climate warms. Staying cool - and informed - is essential. So we spoke with Thomas Clanton, a professor of applied physiology and kinesiology at the UF and an expert in the effects of heat on the body, about how to recognize heat illness and the long-term effects of heatstroke.
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