It is common knowledge one should sleep at least 8 hours a day. However, if you have ever walked the narrow path between a career, a personal and a social life, you probably know it is a tough rule to follow.
A pressing issue at work, a good party, or simply binge watching TV will keep you up one night. And whenever you fall off the track, you immediately feel the impact of sleep deprivation. You already know some of the symptoms.
We dream about summer all year. But we seem to forget it is not a care free time. Usually associated with good weather, long sunny days, beautiful nature… summer also comes with several health concerns you will wish you had addressed earlier.
This article will tell you what to watch out for and how to prepare and recover your body from the strenuous heat waves.
Please pay special attention if you are in the risk groups - extreme heat is particularly dangerous for people over 75 years old; toddlers and babies; sufferers from long term health conditions such as diabetes; asthma; or heart disease; people with hindered and decreased mobility.
The risk groups also include people who work outside or in places with poor ventilation and those who are not used to the weather conditions – which would be you, if you are on vacation.
The article describes serious health risks and ways of possible prevention. If any of the conditions actually occurs, please seek urgent medical attention.
We dream about summer all year. But we seem to forget it is not a care free time. Usually associated with good weather, long sunny days, beautiful nature… summer also comes with several health concerns you will wish you had addressed earlier.
This article will tell you what to watch out for and how to prepare and recover your body from the strenuous heat waves.
Please pay special attention if you are in the risk groups - extreme heat is particularly dangerous for people over 75 years old; toddlers and babies; sufferers from long term health conditions such as diabetes; asthma; or heart disease; people with hindered and decreased mobility.
The risk groups also include people who work outside or in places with poor ventilation and those who are not used to the weather conditions – which would be you, if you are on vacation.
The article describes serious health risks and ways of possible prevention. If any of the conditions actually occurs, please seek urgent medical attention.
