Just when we thought we’d escape a sweltering summer, guess what…the dog days are here.
Highs are expected to be close to 100 degrees for the next few days, and many of us are not accustomed to the sizzling heat this year.
Dr. Lee Norman, chief medical officer at The University of Kansas Hospital, talked about the value of sweat, why children and the elderly need our special attention, how to handle your outdoor exercise routine, how to recognize your own symptoms of heat problems and why you should avoid carbonated beverages in this weather.
To see a KU Hospital video discussing how to cope with the heat wave, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kCtWWpgMgk
– Story from KU Hospital