Tag: heat stroke

Don’t become a statistic — follow these tips to beat the heat

Though this summer hasn’t been as consistently hot as others (yet), we’ve already had our fair share of blistering temps and heat warnings. As we head into the middle of July, you can be sure more heat waves are likely. Every year, there are grim news stories about children or pets who’ve been locked in…

During a heat wave, drinking water is more important than ever

It’s scorching hot outside, and it doesn’t look like relief is coming soon. Heat waves such as this one are always accompanied by news stories of dehydration and heat stroke. One of the most important things you can do to avoid becoming a statistic is to DRINK MORE WATER.  An article on National Geographic’s website…