Can you stand the HEAT??

Welcome to the hottest post ever!!

Today, we are talking about heat exhaustion. As the planet is reaching record-breaking temperatures, here is what you need to know.

Don't let this be you!

Heat-related illnesses, like heat exhaustion or heat stroke, occur when the body is not able to cool itself. While the body normally cools itself by sweating, during extreme heat, this may not be enough. In these cases, a person's body temperature rises faster than it can cool down. This can cause damage to the brain and other vital organs.

These factors can put you at risk for heat-related illness:

• High levels of humidity

• Obesity

• Fever

• Dehydration

• Prescription drug use

• Heart disease

• Mental illness

• Poor circulation

• Sunburn

• Alcohol use
  

Here is the difference between Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke:

Here is some info on how to beat the heat:

Thanks for reading my first post! Stay cool!

Sources:

https://www.cdc.gov/extreme-heat/about/index.html