HOW TO PREVENT A MELTDOWN; STEPS TO TAKE SO TRIPLE-DIGIT WEATHER WON'T MAKE YOU SICK.Byline: Fort Worth Star-Telegram The Fort Worth Star-Telegram is a major U.S. daily newspaper serving Fort Worth and the western half of the North Texas area known as the Metroplex. Its area of domination is checked by its main rival, The Dallas Morning News When July temperatures soar above 100, the body loses its ability to cool itself properly. And when the temperature outside is higher than body temperature, it's more difficult for the body to release heat. In fact, the body starts absorbing heat. High temperatures can cause two health conditions: heat exhaustion heat exhaustion, condition caused by overexposure to sunlight or another heat source and resulting in dehydration and salt depletion, also known as heat prostration. The symptoms are severe headaches, weakness, dizziness, blurred vision, and sometimes unconsciousness. and heatstroke heatstroke, profound disturbance of the heat-regulating mechanism of the body, also known as sunstroke. It is characterized by extremely high body temperatures and sometimes by convulsions and coma. . Both are serious, but heatstroke is life-threatening. Sufferers of heat exhaustion feel hot, but their body temperature isn't any higher than normal; they are sweaty and tired and may complain of dizziness or nausea. To treat heat exhaustion, take the victim out of the heat and provide plenty of cool fluids. Cold water or a cold, wet towel will help cool the body. With heatstroke, body temperature is higher than normal. Sufferers are not alert and may not be aware of what is happening around them, or they may faint. Other signs are hot, dry skin - you stop sweating - and paleness. Heatstroke victims should be given fluids, cooled down and taken immediately to an emergency room. What to drink Lots of water. Drink continuously throughout the day, even if you don't Even If You Don't is a single released by the band Ween in 2000 on Mushroom Records. Formats Enhanced CD single Includes the quicktime video of "Even If You Don't" directed by Matt Stone & Trey Parker of "South Park". feel thirsty. The recommended minimum is a quart a day - or more in weather like this. Soft drinks and tea don't help; the caffeine acts as a diuretic diuretic (dī'yərĕt`ĭk), drug used to increase urine formation and output. Diuretics are prescribed for the treatment of edema (the accumulation of excess fluids in the tissues of the body), which is often the result of underlying , which gets rid of fluids, and the carbonation in soft drinks does nothing to replace the body's fluids. Alcoholic beverages
What to wear Lightweight, light-colored and loose clothing. Light colors reflect the sun's rays, and loose clothing keeps air circulating around you. Weara hat. It's the same concept as wearing a hat in winter to keep warm: You lose heat through your head, and you absorb heat through your head as well.Sunscreen sunscreen /sun·screen/ (-skren) a substance applied to the skin to protect it from the effects of the sun's rays. sun·screen n. - at least SPF (1) (Stateful Packet Firewall) See stateful inspection. (2) (Sender Policy Framework) An e-mail authentication system that verifies that the message came from an authorized mail server. 15. Kids and heat Parents watching their kids play outside should remember that the children are more active and will begin to suffer from the heat sooner than adults.Pay attention to how kids are acting. If they're acting abnormal or confused, check it out: If they have a fever, especially if they're not sweating, they should receive emergency care for heatstroke. Never lock a child in a car for any amount of time. Within minutes, the temperature inside a car can reach the outside temperature and beyond, as high as 120 to 150 degrees. Keeping pets cool Outdoor dogs need plenty of water and shade. A plastic kiddie pool Kiddie Pool is the fifteenth episode of season one of the television comedy series Robot Chicken. List of skits Hip Hip Horray A group of office workers offer up a cheer from their cubicles. filled with clean water every day is perfect for dogs to lie in, as long as they don't chew the pool to shreds. Shaving a dog in summer can do more harm than good. One vet said that doing that to a long-haired dog is comparable to taking all the insulation out of your home's attic. Outside cats are usually OK with high temperatures, as long as they can find a shady spot to hide in and have access to clean water. Never leave a pet in the car or a hot house. Trapped in a car, even with windows cracked, a dog or cat will bake very quickly. Inside the house, they need just a little bit of air conditioning air conditioning, mechanical process for controlling the humidity, temperature, cleanliness, and circulation of air in buildings and rooms. Indoor air is conditioned and regulated to maintain the temperature-humidity ratio that is most comfortable and healthful. . Careful, hot car! When getting into a hot car, lay something over the vinyl seats. A large T-shirt can fit nicely over the back of a bucket seat.When you park, use a sun shield in the windshield. The blockers can be awkward, but they'll keep your car a little cooler. If you have a beaded seat cover, take it out. It'll make your bare skin itch. Drive with an icy drink in hand. At least your hand will be cool. (But be careful with the slushes. Gulping can cause brain freeze, which can make ordinary driving difficult.) CAPTION(S): 2 Photos, 2 Boxes, Chart Photo: (1--Cover--Color) MERCURY RISING How to survive the heat wave J. Pat Carter/Associated (2) Water is the key to keeping cool - and healthy - during hot days, and Katy Samoa, left, and Blanca Luevanos, playing in the sprinklers during a Camp Granada outing at the Los Angeles Zoo The Los Angeles Zoo founded in 1966, is a large zoo located in Los Angeles, California, USA. The Zoo, located in Los Angeles' Griffith Park, is home to 1,200 animals from around the world. , seem to agree. John Lazar/Special to the Daily News Box: (1) WHO'S AT RISK (2) AC ALTERNATIVES Chart: HOW MANY DIE |
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