How to Stay Safe in Hot Weather (Advanced Program)
Spotlight English: Advanced
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The Effects of Extreme Heat on the Brain
Dehydration is one of the most common problems in hot weather or a heat wave. When we get too hot, our skin begins releasing water on its surface. This sweat on the outside of the body evaporates into the air. As the sweat evaporates off the body, the person gets cooler. But it is possible for a person to release too much water as sweat. Someone who is dehydrated should avoid working too hard and sweating. He needs to put water back into his body, so he should also drink lots of water.
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