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You don’t need a gym membership to counter a sedentary day. In fact, research increasingly shows that long, unbroken sitting carries health risks even…

Hot Weather Health Pack: Know What to Do and When to Act Hot weather can affect the body faster than most people expect. Children,…

Muscle Cramps After Sweating: What Your Body May Be Telling You If you’ve ever finished a long walk, an outdoor work shift, or a…

Heat Rash: What You Need to Know About Trapped Sweat and Skin Irritation Heat rash is more common than most people think. It affects…

Food Spoils Faster in Hot Weather: Stay Safe from Food Poisoning Hot weather can make food go bad much faster than usual. When food…

Hot Weather Can Worsen Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Heart, and Kidney Problems Hot weather does more than make you uncomfortable. It can place extra stress…

Children Overheat Faster Than Adults: Protect Them During Hot Weather Hot weather can affect children more quickly than adults. Babies and young children are…

Heat Stroke Is an Emergency: Act Fast, Save a Life Heat stroke is the most severe form of heat-related illness. It happens when the…

Heat Exhaustion: Do Not Ignore Dizziness and Heavy Sweating Spending too much time in the sun or a very hot environment can lead to…

During periods of extreme heat, your body loses more water through sweating as it tries to stay cool. If this lost fluid is not…