When a heat wave settles in, the difference between comfort and a medical emergency often comes down to preparation. Extreme heat sends people to emergency rooms in surging numbers on major and extreme risk days, and simple steps taken early can keep a dangerous stretch from turning into a crisis.
Staying cool and hydrating frequently are the two most important things you can do, but there’s more to it than cranking the AC and drinking water. Here’s what to know before the next stretch of dangerous heat hits.
What a Heat Wave Really Is
Prolonged hot spells are often driven...
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