Whether it is a hot summer or a freak heat wave, the elderly are more prone to heat-related illnesses than younger adults. The body has several mechanisms to keep the core temperature within the normal range but may not always be working as it should in seniors. Watching the mercury and heeding warnings by […]
For many, the option of air conditioning is seen as a luxury rather than a necessity. But with global climate change bringing about extreme weather conditions, air conditioning may be an answer to prevent deaths in some instances. Gone are the days where air conditioners were big and bulky units to cool the office or […]
Heat illness, vomiting and diarrhea are some of the ways in which the body can lose a significant amount of water and salts. Once the quantity of water and salts in the body reach a lower than normal level, a person is said to be dehydrated. Various functions are affected including blood flow, thickness of […]
With an unstable global climate, heat waves are occurring more frequently even in countries with historically colder environments. It is not uncommon for deaths to occur with freak heat waves and the elderly are among the more likely fatalities. There are several reasons for seniors being at a greater risk of serious complications and even […]
The internal body temperature should stay within the normal range around 98.6 Fahrenheit or 37 Celsius at all times. The temperature on the surface of the body (skin) varies to some degree depending on the climate but the body has various mechanisms to ensure that the internal temperature stays constant. If the internal temperature drops […]
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