How Extreme Heat and Humidity Affect Your Health

This is a recent Health and Wellness article and video from the Mayo Clinic. Learn how exposure to high heat and humidity can lead to serious medical problems, such as heat exhaustion and heatstroke.

“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 of heat cramps, exhaustion and heatstroke. Dr. Jesse Bracamonte, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, says the extreme heat and high humidity can be a dangerous mix”. Read the full article and watch the video here.