News tagged with heat illness
Strategies for coping with extremely hot weather
Exposure to extreme heat can cause illness and even death for some people. But there are several small steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones.
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Jan 08, 2013 |
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Awareness is key to preventing heat- and cold-induced athletic injuries
Extreme heat or cold can cause dangerous and potentially fatal side effects in athletes. A literature review appearing in the December 2012 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS) provides an o ...
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Dec 03, 2012 |
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UGA heat study guides new GHSA rules aiming to prevent exertional heat illness, deaths
(Medical Xpress) -- High school student-athletes need about 10-14 days to acclimate their bodies to the heat stress in preseason practices in late July and August each year and gradual acclimatization to these conditions ...
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Mar 22, 2012 |
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Heat stroke and exercising in the summer
Heat-related illness accounts for about 700 deaths a year and is the nation’s No. 1 weather-related killer, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The dangers of heat stroke are ...
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Aug 23, 2011 |
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Pediatricians: Sports in heat OK with precautions
(AP) -- Playing sports in hot, steamy weather is safe for healthy children and teen athletes, so long as precautions are taken and the drive to win doesn't trump common sense, the nation's largest pediatricians ...
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Aug 08, 2011 |
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How extreme heat affects the body
The moment you step into oppressive heat, the body senses life-threatening danger and starts fighting to keep things cool.
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Jul 22, 2011 |
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How to stay safe in extreme summer heat
Blazing temperatures can bring on serious illness if you're not careful. Dr. Abhi Mehrotra, an emergency physician at UNC Hospitals, offers tips on protecting yourself and your family against extreme heat.
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Jun 09, 2011 |
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Football players can beat the summer heat by getting ready now
Getting acclimated to the heat now, before two-a-days begin in August, will help football players avoid cramps, dehydration and other potentially serious injuries that could put a damper on the upcoming season.
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May 06, 2011 |
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