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Heat stroke and exercising in the summer

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Heat-related illness accounts for about 700 deaths a year and is the nation’s No. 1 weather-related killer, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The dangers of heat stroke are especially prevalent among high school and college athletes, who often engage in intense conditioning ...

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fyiliving.com — “The temperature doesn't have to be super hot for exercisers to still suffer from heat exhaustion. Cooling the neck may be a way to relieve heat stress.View full resource at fyiliving.com

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scoop.it — “Given this Summer heat, it's likely you don't need anyone telling you to drink more water. But here's a quick reminder of all the benefits of H2O. Proper hydration is always important, but this is especially true before you exercise...View full resource at scoop.it

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Heat Stroke Still A Concern After Labor Day

safekids.org — “Although Labor Day signals the end of summer for many, there will still be several weeks of warm weather and parents must continue to be diligent and never leave children alone in vehicles. So far this year, at least 24 children have died from hyperthermia while unattended in vehicles in states all across the country.View full resource at safekids.org

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The heat has been pretty unbearable this summer and affected exercise routines for lots of people. How did/do you... http://t.co/aXwO6XN

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blogs.telegraph.co.uk — “Is the summer over yet? The weather forecasters aren’t predicting a heat wave, but there are still likely to be warm days ahead. Back in late June, a police dog handler in London was reported to have left his two dogs in a parked car: the dogs died of heat stroke, and the policeman may now be ...View full resource at blogs.telegraph.co.uk

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safekids.org — “As a college student, I experienced a lot of “firsts” this summer as I started my internship at Safe Kids: my first house, my first job in an office, and also, my first exploration of the issue of heat stroke.View full resource at safekids.org

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Please be sure to check out a wonderful blog written by Alyssa on her experience with hyperthermia this summer! http://fb.me/13CgkkFV4

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qualitypointtech.net — “The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urges athletes to take special precautions in hot weather as exercising in extreme heat can make people dehydrated, and get heat-related illness like heat exhaustion or heat stroke, sometimes with fatal consequences. For high school athletes, heat illness during practice or competition is a leading cause of death and disability, yet it is preventable. The CDC estimates that some 7.5 million American students participate in high school sportView full resource at qualitypointtech.net

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Summer Heat Holds Potential Danger for Young Athletes | Tanner.org - HealthLibrary | Your Health Library | Main

tanner.org — “Summer Heat Holds Potential Danger for Young Athletes SATURDAY, July 23 (HealthDay News) -- Eager young athletes will be taking to sports fields for practices and games this summer and they need to be protected from heat exhaustion and heat stroke, a doctor warns. The most important way to keep them safe is "hydration, hydration, hydration," Dr. Toni Salvatore, medical director of the Pediatric Center at Greenwich Hospital in Connecticut, said in a hospital news release. Drinking adequView full resource at tanner.org

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