With the temperatures heating up, many of us will be spending more and more of our time outside. The summer is a great time to really enjoy the outdoors. A lot of us take this opportunity to swim, boat, hike, camp, and more. However, as fun as all this outdoor summer activity is, there is a threat that lurks around the proverbial corner. Heat exhaustion is a...
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How to Identify and Treat Heat Stroke
Intense heat can be a real problem for the human body. Many people move to or visit southern Florida because of its sun and fun, but the sun can also be a potentially dangerous thing. Especially for those who are over 50, heat stroke is a serious and potentially fatal problem. Heat stroke, often called sunstroke, is a medical emergency. Heat stroke doesn’t come on...