Prevent the danger of heat-related illness with cool advice

News Assistant — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:26:30 -0500

By Kim Asche, University of Minnesota Extension

We are at the end of summer but there are still a few very warm days in our area. During the warm days it is important to prevent heat-related illness.

The most effective way to manage heat illness is to prevent it. The following guidelines offer simple steps for the prevention of heat related injuries:

• Recognize that any form of physical exertion, not just exercise, can result in heat related problems.

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