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Heat stress can result in heat-related illnesses, such as heat stroke, hyperthermia, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, heat rashes, and chronic kidney disease (CKD). [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Although heat exhaustion is less severe, heat stroke is a medical emergency and requires emergency treatment , which if not provided, can lead to death .
Physical activity in extremely hot weather should be avoided. If a person starts to experience over heating, and symptoms of heat syncope, they should move or be moved to a shaded or cool area. It is also recommended to avoid alcoholic beverages in hot weather, because they cause dehydration which may worsen symptoms.
Hot flashes, night sweats, and heat sensitivity can be a sign of hyperthyroidism, hormonal changes, or menopause. Here, experts share potential causes.
Fan death is a misconception that people have died as a result of running an electric fan in a closed room with no open windows. While the supposed mechanics of fan death are impossible given how electric fans operate, belief in fan death persisted to the mid-2000s in South Korea , [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] and also to a lesser extent in Japan .
“When you're in a blackout, you appear to be conscious but you're not, so people assume you have the ability to make decisions that you don’t actually have,” says Lembke, including giving ...
A small twin window fan with thermostat A large single whole-house window fan with three-speed control and intake/exhaust switch The same fan, in operation. A window fan is a fan designed to be placed inside the frame of a window. Window fans have been used for many decades to maintain comfortable temperatures and ventilation within one's home ...
Caballero said activities like meditation, journaling, deep breathing exercises and taking walks can help promote relaxation and reduce stress so that you don’t turn to spending money to feel ...
In hot weather, people need to drink plenty of cool liquids and mineral salts to replace fluids lost from sweating. Thirst is not a reliable sign that a person needs fluids. A better indicator is the color of urine. A dark yellow color may indicate dehydration. [10] Some measures that can help protect workers from heat stress include: [21]