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These homes cook in hot weather. For older people, the risk is more than discomfort

Researchers found indoor temperatures above 26 degrees doubled heart rates in some older adults, highlighting heat risks in low-cooling homes.

Older adults were given fitness trackers to wear over summer while their homes were monitored for heat. As temperatures went up, so did their heart rates.

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These homes cook in hot weather. For older people, the risk is more than discomfort

Older adults were given fitness trackers to wear over summer while their homes were monitored for heat. As temperatures went up, so did their heart rates.

·North Sydney, Australia
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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in North Sydney, Australia on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
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