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Oppressive heat and humidity can prevent the body from cooling down, increasing the risk of heat cramps, exhaustion and heatstroke. Seeking care promptly for heat-related illnesses is crucial. You should try to cool down quickly, drink cool fluids and stay out of the heat until your symptoms get better.
Musical memories often are preserved in Alzheimer’s disease because key brain areas linked to musical memory are relatively undamaged by the disease. Research suggests that listening to or singing songs can provide emotional and behavioral benefits for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia.
One way to protect your skin from the sun is to use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor, or SPF, of at least 30, even on cloudy days. Before you reach for that old bottle of sunscreen, find out if the expiration date really matters.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning of an increased risk of dengue fever in the U.S. Dengue fever is a potentially life-threatening viral infection transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes.
When summer goes from warm to hot, exercising could become risky — unless you’re prepared. The trick is to be smart about it. By following some simple tips, you’ll get more out of your time outdoors and reduce the risks associated with hot weather.