What to Do When You Get Chills While Working Out
Have you ever been in the middle of a run and gotten hit with a sudden wave of chills, goosebumps, or shivers, even though it’s hot as hades outside? Feeling…
How to Keep Your Kids Safe During a Heat Wave
Photo: Cheryl Casey (Shutterstock) I was feeling a bit smug a week ago, comfortably nestled up in my corner of the Pacific Northwest while the rest of you sizzled. But…
The 7 Deadly Sins of Surviving a Heat Wave
Photo: fizkes (Shutterstock) Keeping adequately hydrated during a heat wave comes down to a simple rule: Drink lots of fluids. But even though just about every human alive knows this…
What to Do When There’s an Excessive Heat Warning
Photo: fizkes (Shutterstock) If you’re in portions of Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Mississippi, or Tennessee, you may have heard about an “excessive heat warning,” with temperatures predicted to…
Know the Difference Between Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
Photo: Air Images (Shutterstock) With a record-breaking heat wave roasting the Pacific Northwest, it’s important to not only stay relatively cool but to actively avoid experiencing heat exhaustion and the…