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Heat related illnesses such as heat stroke and heat stress are serious concerns for athletes and people who work outside. These two illnesses share many of the same symptoms, making it very hard to distinguish them. The goal of this blog is to help you learn the differences so you can properly care for yourself …
Summer is here, and with summer comes fun in the sun, cookouts, and the great outdoors. While enjoying your summer adventures, it is important to be aware of the risks of heat. Heat stress, heat exhaustion, and in more serious cases, heatstroke can occur. Heatstroke can be fatal if preventative measures are not taken. Learn …
First of all, what are electrolytes? Electrolytes are different compounds that our bodies all need to function correctly. Electrolytes are required for many of the body’s essential functions such as muscle contraction and the way the brain communicates with the rest of the body. They can be become imbalanced when you become dehydrated and this …
IF YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE ARE CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING HEATSTROKE DIAL 911 IMMEDIATELY Warmer months are upon us and with them come spending more time outside in the heat. Many forget that there are health risks involved with exposing your body to too much heat. In fact, many forget heat stroke can occur until it actually …
