Now that we’ve moved our clocks ahead one hour for daylight saving time, many people may start to notice some disruptions with their sleep.
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In a matter of minutes, 56-year-old Pamela Kays went from working as a NICU nurse to being rushed to the emergency department for a heart attack.
n less than two weeks, we’ll spring forward with the time change and for many people, losing one hour of sleep can be pretty disruptive.
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.
Doctors say heat illness is usually the result of overexertion in hot, humid weather and can cause fatigue, muscle cramping, or heat stroke – which can be deadly. They recommend drinking plenty of fluids to stay hydrated. In fact, they advise athletes to drink water the night before, to ensure they're well hydrated when they hit the field.