Fast Facts:
- Also known as Heatstroke, Sunstroke, and Hyperthermia
- Can develop after several days of exposure to high temperatures and inadequate replacement of fluids in the body
- People most prone are the elderly, people with high blood pressure, and those working in a hot environment
- Warning signs are heavy sweating, muscle cramps, fatigue, weakness, dizziness, headache, and nausea or vomitting
Workout question: which is better--run outside in heat for shorter time/distance, or inside on treadmill for longer time/distance?(1 Answer)
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Stay with the treadmill for longer time, being in the heat can be dangerous. Can get head exhaustion or heat stroke. You need plenty of water inside as ...
What are the warning signs of dehydration or heat exhaustion? Hospitalization is preventable.(2 Answers)
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The most obvious first sign of heat exhaustion or dehydration is usually intense thirst and a desperation to drink. But it is important to be aware that this ...
Trip to the beach, or trip to the desert?(1 Answer)
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Now that one depends. Does this trip to the desert secretly mean Las Vegas? If so sign me up! I would prefer to go to the beach...it ...
