Articles, tagged with "heat exhaustion", page 5
03rd March 2009
Life comes to a standstill when the power goes out. Even a short spell without electricity is unsettling. Flashlights and candles help us survive for a few hours until power resumes. But constantly unstable and unpredictable weather conditions mean a powe...
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Author:
Hugh McInnes
05th December 2008
Even though these sun related problems, sunburn, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke, are not diseases, they can be very serious and could put a real damper on your holidays. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure when dealing with the sun. Keep in...
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Author:
Dorothy Yamich
02nd December 2008
Sunstroke is a very dangerous condition which can be fatal or, at best, can cause permanent damage. This happens when the body's thermostat fails to work because of overheating. This condition is not just one that occurs from exposure to too much sun but ...
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stbotanica
26th November 2008
Tongue is a muscular organ associated with the function of deglutition,taste and speech.It acts as an easily accessible organ for the assessment of health of an individual and shows the state of hydration of the body.It is said that tongue is the mirror o...
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Author:
suegold
17th November 2008
Rabies
Although cases are rare in BC, there have been cases where the carriers are Brown Bats, Squirels, and infected animals traveling within the Province. Prevention is the best policy. Vaccinate your pet. If you suspect a rabid animal contact the SPCA...
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Author:
Terrie Simpson
07th October 2008
Even though these three sun related medical problems, sunburn, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke, are not diseases, they can be serious and could put a real damper on your vacation. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and this is especially tr...
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Author:
Dorothy Yamich
07th October 2008
Outdoor enthusiasts face challenging obstacle when trying to prepare for an unfortunate camping, hiking, hunting, or fishing emergency. The variety of disaster situations that can occur to even a seasoned outdoor enthusiast makes it strikingly difficult t...
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Author:
Ben Anton
29th September 2008
Most people probably don't realize their skin is the body's largest organ and covers a huge surface area. Because it is such an important part of your general wellbeing it makes sense to take good care of it. What are you doing each day to look after your...
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Author:
Mike Iredale
22nd July 2008
Heat exhaustion is a milder form of heat-related illness that can develop after several days of exposure to high temperatures and inadequate or unbalanced replacement of fluids. Those most prone to heat exhaustion are elderly people, people with high bloo...
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Author:
peterhutch
01st July 2008
Heat stroke is the condition that happens when the body creates or takes in more heat then it can let out. Generally this condition is due to excessive exposure to a heat that the body cannot tolerate. Our body is equipped with heat-regulating mechanisms,...
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Author:
peterhutch
10th June 2008
Summer is just around the corner and the sun will stay up longer. Many of us would want to enjoy the warmth of the sun, going for a picnic, barbeque in the park or just lying on deck chairs by the pool.
Children too like to go out cycling, roller skati...
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Author:
William Kho
08th May 2008
What you do not know about dog cooling products puts your pet at risk for heat difficulties and discomfort. Pet products manufacturing and modern thermoregulating technology have joined to make available dog cooling jackets and cooling pet beds to aid in ...
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Author:
Jay Jacovitz
11th April 2008
The danger with too much heat should never be underestimated. Heat can kill in a remarkably short space of time and with relatively little warning and yet just by taking a few simple precautions like getting plenty of fluids, staying out of the midday sun...
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10th March 2008
Most of the people love going on adventurous holidays. When planning for an adventure travel to some warm exotic country like India and Thailand, you have to spent long hour in the sun's heat. Being under the sun for long hours can result into sun stroke ...
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Author:
sarah brown
13th February 2008
It is so easy today when you're driving home from work to say screw cooking dinner tonight since there is a fast food joint on every corner these days. But that is why so many Americans today are over weight. The fast food industry is every were you look....
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Author:
Ashley McAllister