With record hot temperatures facing the nation, the American Heart Association has issued guidelines for protecting your heart in the heat: Dehydration causes the heart to work harder, putting it at risk. Hydration helps the heart more easily pump blood through the blood vessels to the muscles. And, it helps the muscles work efficiently. “If… Continue reading Protect Your Heart in The Heat
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Heat-Related Dangers in Older Adults: What You Need to Know
As we age, our ability to adequately respond to summer heat can become a serious problem. Older people are at significant increased risk of heat-related illnesses, known collectively as hyperthermia, during the summer months. Hyperthermia can include heat stroke, heat edema (swelling in your ankles and feet when you get hot), heat syncope (sudden dizziness… Continue reading Heat-Related Dangers in Older Adults: What You Need to Know
Age and the Risk of Heat-Related Health Problems
With summer here and the temperature rising, it is important to understand the health risks that excessive heat can bring and know the signs of heat-related illnesses. Older adults and people with chronic medical conditions are particularly susceptible to hyperthermia and other heat-related illnesses. The National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes… Continue reading Age and the Risk of Heat-Related Health Problems