Can you really swim? Most adults confidently get this wrong
Summer is almost here, and for many Americans that means time near the water whether it’s a backyard pool, a lakeside campsite or a beach vacation. But before you wade in, there’s one question worth asking honestly, can you actually swim? It turns out, a significant number of adults either can’t enter the water at […]
Thunderstorm asthma turns a summer storm into a serious health threat for millions
Most people assume rain is good news for allergy sufferers. And in many cases, that assumption holds. On calm, rainy days, precipitation has a rinsing effect, washing pollen from the air and lowering overall counts. Warmer, windier days tend to push pollen higher, while a gentle rain brings it down. Thunderstorms, however, operate by an […]
Heat exhaustion is dangerous but heatstroke can be deadly and here is how to tell the difference
When the heat builds and the body starts to lose its ability to regulate temperature, the first warning system it sends is heat exhaustion. It is uncomfortable, disorienting and easy to dismiss, but it is also the body’s way of signaling that something needs to change immediately. The most recognizable sign is heavy sweating, which […]