Credit: iStock If you live in a hot and humid climate, you may know what it’s like to feel as if you’re gasping for air on an especially hot day. For people with asthma or other chronic lung conditions, heat waves—which often coincide with dangerous ozone levels and humidity—may cause asthma flare-ups and breathing difficulties. … Continue reading Why Do We Gasp for Air in the Extreme Heat?
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Stay Cool with Sunscreen, Even on the Move
Credit: iStock/aldomurillo Exercise is essential for our health. And when you’re exercising—or doing anything—outdoors, using sunscreen is important to protect your body from skin-damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays. Overexposure to UV rays can cause skin cancer. However, many people who are active outdoors think that sunscreen reduces exercise performance by making us overheat. But, rest assured: … Continue reading Stay Cool with Sunscreen, Even on the Move