The Importance of Heat Alerts

Exercising or even just going outside can be dangerous, partly because of the heat but also because of poor air quality. People with asthma and other pulmonary problems may be at especially high risk because of particulates in the air along with the high temperatures. We'll find out what public health experts recommend to protect us from the heat. Does your blood pressure pill become a problem? Some medications may sensitize the skin so it burns more easily.