The summer heat may pose heightened health risks for older adults, according to a University of Southern California study. Seniors may be more…
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- Anita Snow Associated Press
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Sizzling sidewalks and unshaded playgrounds pose risks for surface burns as air temperatures reach new summertime highs in Southwest cities like Phoenix, which just recorded its hottest June on record.
- Deb Balzer Mayo Clinic
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Many parts of the U.S. continue to grapple with oppressive heat and humidity. This can prevent the body from cooling down, increasing the risk…
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Before cool fall days arrive, the first weeks of football practice and games come in the August heat. High-intensity drills beneath the hot su…
- ANITA SNOW Associated Press
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Heat waves like the one that engulfed parts of parts of the South and Midwest and killed more than a dozen people are becoming more common. Experts say the extreme weather events, which claim more lives than hurricanes and tornadoes, will likely increase in the future.
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- By ANITA SNOW Associated Press
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As heat waves fueled by climate change arrive earlier, grow more intense and last longer, people over 60 who are more vulnerable to high temperatures are increasingly at risk of dying from heat-related causes.
- Kristina Van Winkle For the Arizona Daily Star
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Use these tips to stay healthy and active during the summer months in Arizona, especially if you prefer not to work out inside.
- Douglas Kreutz
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Rescue experts warn hikers of heat illness and offer protective advice.
- By Tom Beal Arizona Daily Star
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The last time temperatures reached 115 in Tucson, four people died while hiking or walking.
Lifestyles
- Arizona Daily Star
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Pima Council on Aging is often the first place adults of all ages call or visit when they have questions about issues that impact people as they age.
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