SHERPA Advice
The older body just isn’t as resilient against heat exhaustion and heat stroke as it was at younger ages, and some medications and health problems can exacerbate heat intolerance. Extra precautions should be taken when its too darn hot outside for older people. As we...Terms
Heat syncope is a sudden dizziness that can happen when you are active in hot weather. If you take a heart medication called a “beta blocker” or are not used to hot weather, you are even more likely to feel faint. If you have these symptoms, do not try to...