July 14, 2016: Beat the Heat: How to Prevent, Recognize, and Manage Heat-Related Illnesses
With summer in full swing, many of us are making the most of the beautiful weather. However, when spending more time outdoors, it's important to be aware of heat-related illnesses, especially during periods of high temperatures or "heat waves". These are the times when heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion can occur. Some medicines can increase the risk of a heat-related illness. If you take medicine to treat allergies, high blood pressure, Parkinson's disease, and some mental illnesses, you may have a higher risk for a heat-related illness. You should continue your medicines for these health conditions, however, and also know ways to avoid heat-related illnesses. Read more...
