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Avoiding Heat Stroke and Dehydration while Vacationing

Sometimes, people want a trip that requires a lot of physical exertion, or perhaps they want to travel some place warm. While this is great, it increases the risk of heat stroke and/or dehydration. Therefore, when planning your next vacation to some hot spot, take time to learn how to keep you and your family healthy. Many family vacations include time around the swimming pool or beach. Obviously, spending time in the hot sun for long hours can create serious dangers. While heat exhaustion is bad enough, remember the heat stroke and even dehydration can kill. The most important thing … Continue reading →

Exercise With Caution: The Heat Can Kill

The last few weeks, the temperatures here have soared above the 100-degree mark. In fact, between the heat and the humidity, walking outside is like a one-two punch to the face. The scary part is, even at 6 in the morning, with temperatures exceeding 85 degrees and the rising humidity – normal activities like walking to school can leave you dripping sweat. Exercise + Extreme Heat = Tragedy Every year, you hear about it and you think why did they keep going? Football players collapsing from dehydration and heat stroke; athletes getting sick and the even sadder stories of the … Continue reading →