Symptoms of heatstroke:
• Feeling thirsty.
• A painful headache.
• Experiencing dizzy spells or feeling light-headed.
• Excessive sweating.
• Feeling exhausted.
• Experiencing muscle cramps and pains.
• Feeling nauseous or vomiting.
How to prevent heatstroke:
• Remember to stay hydrated and drink plenty of fluids.
• Where possible, avoid doing strenuous work and exercising outdoors during the middle of the day when the temperature is soaring.
• If you are going to be outdoors, make sure to apply plenty of sun block.
Also read: Keep your pets cool in the heat
Health benefits of water
Drinking plenty of water will help keep you hydrated and feeling refreshed on hot days. Aside from being thirst-quenching, water also offers various health benefits, including:
• Removes waste and toxins from the body.
• Regulates your body temperature.
• Protects and cushions your organs and joints.
• Helps you lose weight.
• Good for your kidneys.
• Helps keep your skin healthy
• Boosts the immune system.
Other healthy ways to stay hydrated
Aside from drinking plenty of fluids, you can also eat fruits and vegetable which are high in water content. These include:
• Watermelon
• Peaches
• Oranges
• Strawberries
• Cucumber
• Grape fruit
• Pineapples
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