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Participation in sporting events has never been higher, but rising temperatures means an increasing number of events being cancelled due to extreme weather.
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Paramedics treated 40 people, of whom 26 were taken to hospital, seven in a serious condition
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Getting acclimated to the heat, exercising in shade and listening to your body can keep you safer if you’re exercising outdoors in a heat wave.
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The Pacific Northwest’s early heat wave is a warning for the world.
90 degrees Fahrenheit is equal to 32.22 degrees Celsius.
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Grant Brace, 20, died after he begged for water during a practice at the University of the Cumberlands in Kentucky, according to a lawsuit brought by his family.
I can't believe dehydration and heat injuries still happen in this day and time. The writing has been on the wall for almost 100 years. You don't make your athletes tougher by forcing them to exert in the heat and denying them water and shade. Use your sport SCIENCE!
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Another caveat, he says, is that many of the benefits of heat as therapy are similar to exercise, so they probably work best in people who don’t already exercise.
“Rather than sitting in a sauna, you would be better off following the Heart Foundation’s five simple steps for heart health: eat a healthy diet, spend more time being active, be smoke-free, understand and control your cholesterol and blood pressure,” suggests Maher.
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Draping a dry flannelette cloth over a stroller can increase the heat in the carriage by 3.7 degrees celsius.
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Deadly heatwaves are on the rise around the globe, but what does the heat do to us – and what’s the best way to stay cool?
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Deadly heat waves have swept the globe, and the trends are prompting doomsday questions: Will parts of the world soon become too hot to live in?
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As climate change increases the likelihood of extreme heat events, here's how experts recommend staying safe.
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Humans are not designed to live in extreme heat or humidity. But exactly what effect do they have on us – and what’s the best way to stay cool?
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Temperatures were as high as 109F (42.8C) that day, and the majority of the eight-mile trail has little shade or trees.
“Heat-related deaths are extremely difficult to investigate,” said Jeremy Briese, the Mariposa county sheriff.
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Experts say our ability to sweat has allowed us to thrive in hot climates, and to be able to be physically active during daytime hours.
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Deadly heat waves sweeping the globe are prompting doomsday questions: Will parts of the world soon become too hot to live in?
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A hundred runners are picked each year for the 135-mile race. This time the climate was especially brutal
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Rhabdomyolysis, also known as rhabdo, is caused by overexertion and releases toxins into the bloodstream that can lead to kidney failure.
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As record high temperatures batter much of the country, expert advice on staying active this summer.
Beware of Hyperthermia! It's deadly.
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As the climate changes and heatwaves become more frequent and severe, it's vital we do more to understand who is most vulnerable and how we can reduce their risk.
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In the Northern Territory it will be a hot footy, literally, today as players prepare to run, tackle and jump in 36C degree heat that has prompted the league to enact its extreme weather policy.
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An 18-year-old Perth woman who collapsed during extreme training for a Muay Thai fight was not prepared to tackle the ridicule in the sport's bullying culture, her mother tells an inquest.
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Hot weather can make chronic health conditions, most commonly experienced by older people, more difficult to manage. So it's a good idea to look out for older friends and relatives this summer.
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If you're keen to keep moving as it warms up, read on for how to do it safely.
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The marathons in next year's Tokyo Olympics have been moved to Sapporo, because of concerns around Tokyo's extreme heat. The move, though controversial, will reduce risks to the athletes' health.
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The number of heat-related deaths has more than tripled in Arizona and Nevada since 2014, new data show, raising concern about the limits of adaptation.
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As scorching days become more common, athletes grapple with how to handle the heat.