As the summer heatwave continues, concerns about staying safe in high temperatures extend beyond just children and pets.
We’ve talked about keeping kids and pets safe in the heat, but what about parents! The heat can cause extra stress on your heart, especially for older adults.
In fact, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, the interaction of high heat and cardiovascular disease contributes to about a quarter of heat-related deaths. FOX 26 spoke with Tracy Huff who is taking all the precautions because she’s experienced what it’s like to be over heated. DOWNLOAD THE FOX 26 HOUSTON APP BY CLICKING HERE
Dr. John Higgins is a cardiologist with UT Health, and he says the heat can creep up on you especially since most people don’t slow down. "Acutely when you go out and in the heat, immediately from the radiation, your body has to cool down more. That means more blood has to be pumped to the skin, so you can get that heat out, evaporate, and cool down. Essentially, it is putting extra stress on the heart acutely," he said.
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