{"id":8792,"date":"2020-07-24T05:13:21","date_gmt":"2020-07-24T05:13:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bengalnewstimes.com\/?p=8792"},"modified":"2020-07-24T05:13:21","modified_gmt":"2020-07-24T05:13:21","slug":"expert-tips-to-help-you-beat-the-heat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bengalnewstimes.com\/?p=8792","title":{"rendered":"Expert Tips to Help You Beat the Heat"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"News_list_rdr art\">\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<h3>Latest Prevention &amp; Wellness News<\/h3>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>                            <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"News Picture: Expert Tips to Help You Beat the Heat\" class=\"healthday_image\" src=\"https:\/\/media.healthday.com\/Images\/icimages\/heatwave730.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>THURSDAY, July 23, 2020 (HealthDay News)<\/p>\n<p>With much of the United States blanketed by a heat wave this week, the American Red Cross offers some survival tips.<\/p>\n<p>Each year, extreme heat kills more than 600 people in the United States. And many others are at risk of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/hyperthermia\/article.htm\" onclick=\"wmdTrack('embd-lnk');\" rel=\"dt\">heat-related illness<\/a>, especially adults aged 65 and older and those with chronic medical conditions, the Red Cross noted in a news release.<\/p>\n<p>Electric fans may provide some cooling, but might not provide enough protection when the temperature is in the high 90s. You should take a cool shower or bath, or go to an air-conditioned place to cool off.<\/p>\n<p>The organization also suggests that you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wear loose-fitting, lightweight and light-colored clothing. Drink plenty of fluids, but avoid <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/drinks_and_beverages_quiz\/quiz.htm\" onclick=\"wmdTrack('embd-lnk');\" rel=\"quiz\">drinks<\/a> with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/caffeine\/article.htm\" onclick=\"wmdTrack('embd-lnk');\" rel=\"sub\">caffeine<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/alcohol_metabolism\/article.htm\" onclick=\"wmdTrack('embd-lnk');\" rel=\"webmdlt\">alcohol<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Check on family, friends and neighbors who have no air conditioning, spend much of their time alone, or are likely to be affected by the heat.<\/li>\n<li>Never leave children or pets in your vehicle, not even for a minute. The inside temperature of the car can quickly reach 120 degrees Fahrenheit.<\/li>\n<li>Check your local news for extreme heat alerts and to find cooling shelters in your area. Slow down, stay indoors and avoid strenuous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/exercise\/article.htm\" onclick=\"wmdTrack('embd-lnk');\" rel=\"sub\">exercise<\/a> during the hottest part of the day. Postpone outdoor games and activities. Check on animals frequently, and make sure they have plenty of shade and cool water.<\/li>\n<li>When working in extreme heat, take frequent breaks, monitor the condition of your co-workers, and have someone do the same for you.<\/li>\n<li>Keep tabs on those at greatest risk for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/hyperthermia\/article.htm\" rel=\"dt\" onclick=\"wmdTrack('embd-lnk');\">heat-related illness<\/a>. Besides the elderly, these include infants and young children, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/obesity_weight_loss\/article.htm\" onclick=\"wmdTrack('embd-lnk');\" rel=\"dt\">overweight<\/a> people and those who &#8220;overexert&#8221; during work or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/exercise_and_fitness_quiz\/quiz.htm\" onclick=\"wmdTrack('embd-lnk');\" rel=\"quiz\">exercise<\/a>. Also at greater risk are people who are physically ill, especially if they have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/heart_disease_coronary_artery_disease\/article.htm\" onclick=\"wmdTrack('embd-lnk');\" rel=\"dt\">heart disease<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/high_blood_pressure_hypertension\/article.htm\" onclick=\"wmdTrack('embd-lnk');\" rel=\"dt\">high blood pressure<\/a>, or take certain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/antidepressants\/article.htm\" onclick=\"wmdTrack('embd-lnk');\" rel=\"pharm\">medications for depression<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/insomnia\/article.htm\" onclick=\"wmdTrack('embd-lnk');\" rel=\"dt\">insomnia<\/a> or poor circulation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Red Cross advises visiting at-risk adults at least twice a day. Infants and young children need much more frequent monitoring.<\/p>\n<p>If you don&#8217;t have air conditioning, seek relief in public facilities that have it. And if you do go to a public facility to stay cool, follow coronavirus pandemic precautions: Wear a cloth face covering and maintain social distancing.<\/p>\n<p>&#8212; Robert Preidt<\/p>\n<p class=\"credits\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"MedicalNews\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/images.medicinenet.com\/images\/HealthDay\/healthday.png\" style=\"border: none;\"\/><br \/>Copyright \u00a9 2020 HealthDay. 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