As the temperatures rise and more people spend time outdoors enjoying the summer sun, the number of injuries and health concerns that often require medical attention seem to increase as well.
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As temperatures soar, Mercy Health is warning that popular summer dieting methods — like keto diets and intermittent fasting — may carry hidden health risks when combined with extreme heat.
More than 37 million people here in the United States suffer from migraines. If you’re one of them, you know they can be caused by different factors like the weather. But how exactly does the weather play a role?
Temperatures will be in the 90s in many parts of Ohio over the next several days, with a heat index over 100 degrees also possible in some cities.
A heat wave is making its way across the United States. And as the temperatures sore, so does the risk for dehydration.
While extreme heat can impact everyone’s heart, older people and those with preexisting heart issues are especially at risk. It’s also important to remember that certain blood pressure medicines as well as other medications can increase your risk of dehydration. To avoid issues during a heatwave, Dr. Gonzalez said it’s best to check the weather and try to stay inside at the hottest points of the day.
The temperatures are heating up and that means staying hydrated is crucial, especially if you’re playing a sport or exercising outside. Dr. Kitchell said signs of dehydration include feeling thirsty, having dark-colored urine, increased heart rate, muscle cramps, headache and fatigue. Dehydration can also lead to heat exhaustion and the risk for heat stroke, which is when your body can’t regulate its temperature. Heat stroke can be deadly and needs to be treated immediately.
June 20, 2024, Press Release from the Alzheimer’s Association: TOLEDO, OH—June 20, 2024— As summer brings rising temperatures across the country, extreme heat can have a significant impact on everyone's safety, but they can be especially for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Alzheimer's disease causes a number of changes in the brain and body that may affect their safety and make them vulnerable to dehydration, heat exhaustion, or heat stroke. Caregivers should make a plan to keep loved ones safe and healthy.
June 18, 2024, Press Release from Solvita: DAYTON, Ohio - Summer arrives on Friday, June 21 with high temperatures and a low blood supply. Solvita has advice to make it safe to donate, even in the heat of summer. There is no substitute for blood donations and there is no vacation from blood demand. Currently all blood types are in low supply and there is a critical shortage of type O and type B blood. As donations decline during the summer months usage at hospitals tends to increase, as more cars on the roads and more outdoor activities contribute to more emergency room visits. Solvita is encouraging people to donate on the first day of summer at the “Welcome to Summer – Play it Safe When You Donate Blood Drive” at the Solvita Dayton Center.
The summer is a great time to travel, but during this heat wave, a local doctor says you need to take precautions to make sure that one of your trips is not to the ER. The most common heat-related illness that emergency rooms like Lima Memorial see during high temperatures like this week is dehydration. People could experience headaches, nausea, dizziness, and cramping if they are dehydrated. However, some people could experience worse health conditions with prolonged exposure to the heat.