by Horizon Family Medical Group | Aug 26, 2022 | Volume 7, Issue 8
Heat stroke occurs when your core body temperature rises above the normal range. This can be caused by exposure to high temperatures, or by physical exertion in hot weather. Symptoms of heat stroke can include any of the following:...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Jun 30, 2022 | Volume 7, Issue 6
When the weather starts to heat up, it’s important to make sure you’re staying hydrated. Dehydration can cause several health problems, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke, so it’s crucial to drink plenty of fluids when it’s hot outside....
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Jul 9, 2018 | Volume 3, Issue 6
Heatstroke can quickly turn a fun summer day into a medical emergency. Each year, hundreds of people die from heat-related causes. [1] Knowing the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke can help you keep your loved ones from potentially dire health...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Jul 24, 2017 | 2017 July
Summer fun can turn dangerous, or even deadly, if you become overheated. Did you know that, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 618 Americans are “killed by extreme heat every year”? [1] As temperatures rise, so too must our...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Jul 11, 2016 | 2016 July
You have all kinds of ways to stay active and enjoy the summer season. We at Horizon Family Medical Group have come up with a few fun ways to stay fit and safe this summer. Go swimming Warm weather means the pools are open. If you’re one of the lucky ones who has a...
