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Q: Humidity makes me tired, short-tempered and nauseous. Why don’t I feel this way in drier heat? And how can I stay comfortable and safe? It’s more than a feeling: Humid weather really is harder on your body. Humidity is a measure of water vapor in the air. And the hotter it gets, the more […]
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A major heat wave is expected to hit much of the eastern United States this week. And millions of people across the country are taking medications that may make them more susceptible to heat-related illnesses. Taking certain drugs — including some used to treat mental health conditions, high blood pressure and allergies — can make […]
Continue ReadingThe heat index hit 112 degrees in Miami this week. Monkeys have been dropping dead amid scorching heat in Mexico. India is experiencing its latest heat crisis. With warmer temperatures comes a greater potential for heat-related illnesses. Rates of emergency room visits for conditions related to heat rose substantially in many parts of the United […]
Continue ReadingIn 2015, when Diana and Charles Cox were considering where to retire, they drove their R.V. across the Southwest to visit several possibilities: Santa Fe, Sedona, Phoenix, Las Vegas. They’d lived in San Jose, Calif., for nearly 20 years, but Ms. Cox was winding down her practice as a biotech patent attorney, and her income […]
Continue ReadingAs unprecedented heat waves become more common, exercisers increasingly have to weigh the joys versus the risks of an outdoor workout. There’s no simple answer to the question of how hot is too hot. A person’s ability to stay safe while exercising in the heat depends on many factors, like age, usual exercise routine, workout […]
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We are experiencing the hottest days in history. Heat waves have blanketed the Northern Hemisphere this week, with temperatures reaching 100 degrees Fahrenheit on three continents. Extreme heat can be deadly for anyone, but older adults are uniquely vulnerable. In the heat wave that suffocated Europe in the summer of 2022, people age 65 and […]
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The symptoms of heat stroke, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, include a high body temperature (103 degrees Fahrenheit, or 39.5 degrees Celsius, or higher); hot, red, dry or damp skin; a fast and strong pulse; a headache; dizziness; nausea; confusion and passing out. If someone is experiencing these symptoms, call your […]
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Extreme summer heat is blanketing large swaths of North America, increasing the risk for heat-related illnesses including heat stroke and heat exhaustion. Read on for tips from experts on how to stay cool during the swelter — even without air conditioning. Avoid heat–related illness Staying cool and hydrating often are the two most important things […]
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6 Ways to Stay Safe in the Summer Sun Melinda Wenner Moyer📍Staying in the shade in New York 3. Watch out for ticks. Ticks are most active between April and September. And if you spend time camping, gardening, hiking or hunting, you could come across them. When you are outdoors in a tick-infested area, apply […]
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