Thursday, July 12, 2012

Tips To Avoid Heat Stroke

The human body is made up of mostly water, but some people still don't get enough.


With the hot temperatures here, heat stroke and exhaustion are more common.

Nurse practioner at the Dryden Regional Health Centre Leanne Bratland says hydration is essential to keeping cool, especially in older adults.

Bratland says those sensitive to the heat should try to wear light clothing or stay inside during extreme alerts.