How to Stay Safe During a Heat Wave - Consumer Reports
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Heat waves are increasing in frequency and intensity. Consumer Reports has the tips you need to stay safe in a heat wave.

Scorching temperatures and high humidity—especially together—can pose serious health risks. Here’s how to protect yourself.

  • shanghaibebop@beehaw.orgEnglish
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    1 year ago

    If people need real advice, cool your neck as your carotid artery is a great way to cool yourself off.

    Wrap a damp paper towel or cloth around your neck, and use the evaporative cooling to help you keep cool. Try not to “fold” the towel, just get a thin layer wet. The goal is to use evaporative cooling to cool the blood going to and from the brain.

    • SkepticElliptic@beehaw.orgEnglish
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      1 year ago

      You can also run cold water over your wrists. There’s a lot of blood circulation through there so you’re liquid cooling your body by doing that.