Heat-related sickness is top of mind today for many people around the world not used to coping with extreme heat.
When the body's temperature rises faster than it can cool itself, damage to the brain and other vital organs can occur -- even death.
How to stay cool without air conditioning Here are the key signs of heatstroke and other heat illness and how to respond. We have also included tips on how to prevent becoming ill in the first place.Heat rash symptoms and how to treatExcessive sweating can create an irritating heat rash on the skin that often appears as reddish clusters of pimples or small blisters, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
9. Eat hydrating foods: Why not whittle your waistline and stay hydrated at the same time? Veggies such as cucumber, iceberg lettuce, celery, radishes, tomatoes, green peppers, cauliflower, spinach, broccoli and baby carrots have few calories and are all at least 90% water by weight. Add fruits such as watermelon, cantaloupe, grapefruit, strawberries and star fruit to the list as well.10. Avoid dehydrating foods: Excess protein can be dehydrating, studies have found.
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