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 Humidity Increases Your Risk of Heat Stroke
Photo: aomas (Shutterstock) When it’s a bajillion degrees with high humidity, the heat can feel like a heavy blanket smothering you. As it turns out, the combination of heat and…
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…
How to Tell If It’s Really Too Hot to Work Out
Photo: Pixel-Shot (Shutterstock) When it’s hot, you can often still exercise safely—check out our recommendations here—but our bodies have their limits. There really are temperatures and conditions that make it…
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…
Yes, Your Dog Can Drink Too Much Water (and How to Tell)
Photo: Sasa Dzambic Photography (Shutterstock) Like humans, dogs can get overheated in warm or hot weather. But unlike us, they can’t use words to tell us when they need a…
What Is the Best Indoor Temperature for Your Dog?
Photo: Cavan-Images (Shutterstock) We recently covered how cold is too cold to take your dog outside for a walk. But what is the best indoor temperature for our furry friends?…
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…
Dogs Can Suffer Heatstroke, and Other Things to Know About Keeping Your Pet Cool in the Summer
Photo: Nmorguelan (Shutterstock) When they pant, wander around looking for shade, and finally stubbornly lie down and refuse to walk, your dog is telling you something, and you probably don’t…