It’s hot, it’s humid, and it’s sticky! Sometimes the days of summer can bring on serious heat and so the goal is to stay as cool as a cucumber to get by. There are numerous ways we can stay cool in the summer—from wearing lighter clothing to dipping our toes in a pool—but these are…
Recent Rain May Not Be Enough to Halt the Shrinking of Canada’s Cattle Herd
Anxious Alberta ranchers praying for rain got their wish this week, but it may not be enough to stop the ongoing decline in Canadian cattle production. The moisture that fell on parts of drought-parched Alberta came as a welcome reprieve to the hundreds of cattle farmers who have seen their pastures wither and their water…
Staying Cool Is All about Blood Flow
Oppressive summertime heat gets everybody talking about the importance of staying cool. But a regular summer day can also put your body at risk if you’re not taking care of yourself. Hot weather, in a way, is like a stress test for your body. Some people will respond poorly. Hot temperatures could lead to heart…
Heat Is Hard on the Heart Especially for Older Adults
Typically, when we think of things that are bad for the heart, we think about things like smoking, eating unhealthy foods, and not getting enough exercise. But many people don’t realize that exposure to high heat levels can also harm the heart. In fact, studies have shown that exposure to excessive heat in older adults…
Half of Australia in Heatwave, Temperature to Hit 40C in Cities
Much of Australia’s southeast is set to endure at least two warm nights in a row as a heatwave sets in. Severe conditions have hit South Australia – including Adelaide – and regional Victoria on Sunday, with some regions copping temperatures above 40C. The rest of Victoria, Tasmania and western and southern parts of NSW…
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