Heat Waves a Hazard for People With Dementia
FRIDAY, June 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Heat waves that hit the triple digits, like the ones now gripping many parts of the United States this week, can create dangerous conditions for folks who are vulnerable.One vulnerable group is people with Alzh…
Learn MoreProtect Your Kids in Blistering Summer Heat
THURSDAY, June 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Enjoy that summer sun, but keep some safety tips in mind, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) advises parents.“It’s great to see children enjoying nature and reaping the benefits of outdoor activities,”…
Learn MoreThis Summer, Could You Spot the Signs of Heat Illness?
SATURDAY, June 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Heat illness can be deadly, so it’s essential to recognize the warning signs and know what to do as the summer season gets into gear.“Heat illness tends to happen when the body is unable to regulate its temp…
Learn MoreConsejos para mantenerse fresco en el calor extremo
SÁBADO, 10 de junio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — El calor extremo puede ser peligroso, pero puede mantenerse fresco y seguro si toma las medidas de precaución adecuadas. La Academia Americana de Cirujanos Ortopédicos (American Academy of Orthopaedic Su…
Learn MoreTips to Staying Cool in Extreme Heat
SATURDAY, June 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Extreme heat can be dangerous, but you can stay cool and safe this summer if you take the right precautions.The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) offers some tips for doing so.“No matter your a…
Learn MoreTips to Staying Cool in Extreme Heat
SATURDAY, June 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Extreme heat can be dangerous, but you can stay cool and safe this summer if you take the right precautions.The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) offers some tips for doing so.“No matter your a…
Learn MoreAsma, calificaciones más bajas, carencia de hogar: los daños del cambio climático para los niños de EE. UU.
MIÉRCOLES, 26 de abril de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Los niños tienen una vulnerabilidad única a los efectos del cambio climático, muestra un nuevo informe de la Agencia de Protección Ambiental (EPA) de EE. UU.El cambio climático puede afectar al aprend…
Learn MoreAsthma, Lower Grades, Homelessness: How Climate Change Will Harm America’s Kids
WEDNESDAY, April 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Children are uniquely vulnerable to the effects of climate change, a new report from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) shows.Climate change can affect learning, physical health and housing sec…
Learn MoreLas temperaturas extremas del cambio climático podrían significar más muertes cardiacas
LUNES, 12 de diciembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Los días tanto de calor como de frío extremos se cobran un precio a las personas que tienen una enfermedad cardiaca, sobre todo las que sufren de insuficiencia cardiaca.Un nuevo análisis multinacional…
Learn MoreClimate Change’s Extreme Temperatures Could Mean More Heart Deaths
MONDAY, Dec. 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Both extremely hot and very cold days take their toll on people who have heart disease, particularly those with heart failure.A new multinational analysis of 32 million heart-related deaths over the past 40 ye…
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