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Global heat waves are approaching and exceeding the critical environmental limit.
In hot, dry environments, the critical environmental limits aren't defined by wet-bulb temperatures because almost all the sweat the body produces evaporates, which cools the body.
The cutoffs are based on keeping your body temperature from rising too much. Even lower temperatures and humidity can stress the heart and other body systems, and prolonged exposure may become extreme for the elderly and those with chronic diseases.
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Research shows that the combination of temperature and humidity can get more dangerous faster than scientists previously believed.
Scientists and other observers have become alarmed about the increasing frequency of extreme heat paired with high humidity, measured as “wet-bulb temperature....
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The combination of temperature and humidity whereby a person’s core temperature starts to rise is called the “critical environmental limit.”
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In high heat, staying well hydrated and finding areas to cool down are important.
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One of the most natural ways to get rid of our bodies of excessive heat is to have a good sweat.
Humidity becomes a spoilsport in this, and having dry air around your body helps in regularizing your body temperature.
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