With temperatures in and out of the triple digits this summer,
it has become a hazard to be outside for extended amounts of
time. When proper precautions like drinking plenty of water and
taking frequent breaks aren’t followed, getting a heat-related
illness is a real possibility. Here are some facts and things
you need to know about heat-related illnesses. Heat illnesses
happen when the body is unable to regulate its internal
temperature and gets too warm. This happens especially when it
is extremely hot and humid outside. When conditions outside are
hot enough, the body can stop sweating and start increasing in
temperature. The body can also become dehydrated if not enough
fluids are being digested throughout the day. You don’t need to
be in a particular risk group or be outside for a very long time
to have a heat-related illness. Heat-related illnesses range in
severity from a simple heat rash to a heat stroke. A heat rash
is an area of irritated skin that turns red like a sun burn
because of the heat. Hea