The Heat Is On: More Than Ever You Need To Protect Yourself From Summer’s Heat
July 13, 2022
It seems that every year around this time we issue a warning about the danger that hot weather poses to physical health and well-being. And while the facts about the harms caused by heat are consistent from one year to the next, the reality is that the warning about dangerous…
Hot Air: Extreme Heat Waves Are A Threat To Health And Well-Being
July 14, 2021
It’s not a heat-induced mirage: Temperatures are rising everywhere as records are being broken for day and night time highs across the country. Five of the hottest years ever recorded globally have been since 2015 and last year was the hottest year ever recorded for the northern hemisphere. Specifically in…
A Hot Mess: Serious Health Concerns As The Weather Heats Up
June 24, 2020
With the arrival of summer, it’s important once again to make sure everyone understands the health hazards of hot weather, especially for older adults. Previous agebuzz posts on this important topic have spelled out the array of health concerns that surface when older adults are exposed to hot weather and…
Hot Wire: Concern And Cooling As The Temperature Heats Up
July 17, 2019
No matter where you live, or what your stage of life, you’re likely experiencing warmer temperatures, especially during the summer months. And while long-time agebuzz readers have already been educated about the risk of heatstroke, it’s important for us all to recognize when we, or loved ones, may be at…
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