Health
The dangers of heat-related illnesses
Prolonged exposure to both heat and humidity can lead to heat-related illnesses—from heat cramps to exhaustion to life-threatening heatstroke.
Jul 25, 2024
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News tagged with heat exhaustion
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Heat exhaustion more likely to strike athletes who use nicotine, study finds
Olympic athletes with a nicotine habit, beware. New Brock-led research has found nicotine consumption—whether smoking, chewing, vaping or even wearing a patch—raises the risk of developing heat exhaustion while undergoing ...
Jul 23, 2024
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Respect summer's scorching heat, experts warn
The human body is no match for extreme heat, and scorching temperatures seem to be the rule rather than the exception these days.
Jul 14, 2024
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Sweat rate calculator can help block heat illness, boost athletic performance
For the first time, researchers have developed a validated tool that lets athletes predict their rate of whole-body sweat loss. The tool consists of precise equations that help people regulate the amount of fluids they drink ...
Jul 11, 2024
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Kids spend a lot of time outside in the summer. Here's how to deal with their common injuries
For kids, summer can revolve around playgrounds, pools, bikes and just being outside. For parents, it can mean a litany of ouchies to take care of—including scrapes, sunburns and dehydration, pediatricians say.
Jul 2, 2024
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As summer heat cranks up, our appetites may cool off
Summer is in full swing, and some parts of the U.S. have already experienced record-high temperatures. Exposure to extreme heat—the leading cause of weather-related deaths—can lead to heat exhaustion, heat stroke and ...
Jun 27, 2024
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Video: How extreme heat and humidity affect your health
Many parts of the U.S. continue to grapple with oppressive heat and humidity. This can prevent the body from cooling down, increasing the risk of heat cramps, exhaustion and heatstroke. Dr. Jesse Bracamonte, a Mayo Clinic ...
Jun 27, 2024
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As South Florida heats up, ice immersion cools the body—fast
Deanna Young, 31, lowers herself into a 100-gallon tub filled with ice water at her Delray Beach gym. After 45 minutes of cardio and strength exercises in the intense Florida heat, she wants to cool off fast.
Jul 23, 2024
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