Mary Alice Reporting – With temperatures continuing to rise into the summer months, staying hydrated is key.
Healthy and safety concern increase as the temperatures rise and heat and humidity is commonplace. The Ohio Department of Health and Aging urges everyone to avoid heat-related stress and several factors can affect the body’s ability to cool itself.
When the humidity is high, sweat will not evaporate as quickly, preventing the body from releasing heat quickly. Other risk factors include age, obesity, fever, dehydration, heart disease, mental illness, poor circulation, sunburn, and prescription drug and alcohol use.
To stay cool, they suggest wearing appropriate clothing and to pace oneself if working outdoors.
For hydration, folks should avoid alcoholic or sugary drinks and instead should opt for water or other beverage with electrolytes.
As another reminder, individuals should never leave children or pets in vehicles. Pet owners should also make sure their animals, especially those outdoors, have plenty of water and a place to get out of the sun and cool down. This includes large animals too
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