Life Kit: Health Stay safe this heat wave
Jun 24, 2025
As a heat wave grips much of the U.S., the podcast dives into how our bodies naturally cool down, yet often struggle in extreme conditions. Experts provide essential strategies for staying safe, from hydration tips to the importance of finding cooler spaces. The discussion highlights heat-related illnesses, symptoms to watch for, and how systemic inequalities leave marginalized communities more vulnerable. Key reminders include leveraging local news and community resources during such intense weather events.
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Heat Waves Are A Growing Global Threat
- Climate change is making heat waves more frequent and severe, pushing temperatures toward human tolerance limits.
- Vijay Malay and Mariel Segarra stress that record heat threatens health and widens existing disparities.
Hydrate And Cool Your Body First
- Drink water, sports drinks, or clear juices and avoid alcohol during extreme heat to stay hydrated.
- Wear loose-fitting clothes and expose skin to allow sweat evaporation and use cool water to lower body temperature.
Find Or Make A Cooler Space
- Seek the coolest space available: shade, basement, or any air-conditioned public site like libraries or malls.
- Use window coverings, avoid heat-generating appliances, open windows when cool, and use fans to move air in cooler times.