Doctors Warn Of Effects Dangerous Heat Has On The Body

Doctors say when the temperature is above 100 degrees, your body can lose up to a half gallon of water through sweating. They said the humidity makes it worse because the sweat doesn't evaporate, which helps cool the body.

Tuesday, July 19th 2022, 2:17 pm

By: News On 6


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Doctors say when the temperature is above 100 degrees, your body can lose up to a half gallon of water through sweating.

They said the humidity makes it worse because the sweat doesn't evaporate, which helps cool the body.

To prevent dehydration, doctors say a good guideline is to take a 10 minute break for every 30 to 45 minutes you spend outside.



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