The “dog days” of summer can be brutal and this summer has been no exception. Hot days tax the body greatly and if your body is not up to the challenge, excessive environmental heat can result in ...

The heat index is a measure of how hot it really feels on your body when relative humidity is factored in with the actual air temperature. Since heat index values were devised for shady, light wind ...

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - If you exercise in the summer heat and humidity, you should take certain precautions to stay safe. Exercise-related heat exhaustion can occur during physical activity when ...

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WBOY) — Growing up, your mom might have told you to wear a hat because your head is especially prone to losing body heat. If you’re a kid, you might have heard that yesterday. But ...

Tsukuba, Japan—Caffeine, which is present in various foods and beverages, is widely known to improve exercise performance. However, these ergogenic effects may not be observed under hot conditions.

Share on Pinterest Heat therapy, such as sauna, may help combat age-related weight gain, according to research. Johner Images/Getty Images Recent research on mice suggests that daily exposure to a ...

Excessive heat can be dangerous and even deadly, especially for older individuals and those with underlying health conditions. The human body constantly generates heat and relies on mechanisms like ...