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<v Speaker 1>Welcome to brain Stuff, a production of iHeart Radio, Hey

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<v Speaker 1>brain Stuff Lauren bog Obam. Here. An unprecedented and dangerous

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<v Speaker 1>heat wave is enveloping the Pacific Northwest in the United States,

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<v Speaker 1>with high temperatures shattering records across the region. Just for

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<v Speaker 1>one example, in Portland, Oregon, where the high in June

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<v Speaker 1>is typically around seventy eight degrees fahrenheit that's twenty point

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<v Speaker 1>five degrees celsius, residents are struggling to stay cool as

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<v Speaker 1>a city set a scorching high record of a hundred

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<v Speaker 1>and sixteen degrees fahrenheit that's forty six point six celsius

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<v Speaker 1>at the end of June. That temperature also broke the

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<v Speaker 1>record for the hottest ever recorded in Canada the same week.

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<v Speaker 1>Residents in these areas aren't used to this type of

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<v Speaker 1>intense heat, and unlike in regions where it's more common,

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<v Speaker 1>many don't have air conditioning in their homes, and that

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<v Speaker 1>can make a heat wave like this deadly. The world

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<v Speaker 1>health organizations as a exposure during these particular heat waves

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<v Speaker 1>can cause exhaustion, confusion, or even heart attacks, and can

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<v Speaker 1>exacerbate existing health conditions such as cardiovascular and respiratory diseases,

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<v Speaker 1>but it's relatively easy to prevent these types of adverse

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<v Speaker 1>health effects during a heat wave with best practices and

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<v Speaker 1>if we just look out for ourselves and our friends, family,

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<v Speaker 1>and neighbors. First, be sure to dress for the weather.

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<v Speaker 1>Wear loose clothing. It doesn't really matter whether it's light

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<v Speaker 1>or dark in color. You vy protective and moisture wiccan

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<v Speaker 1>clothing are best if you have to work or otherwise

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<v Speaker 1>be outside. This will help protect your skin from sunburn

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<v Speaker 1>and help absorb sweat to keep you a little cooler.

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<v Speaker 1>Be sure to protect your face, hands, and any other

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<v Speaker 1>exposed skin with sunscreen, and wear a hat and sunglasses

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<v Speaker 1>if possible. Take part in outdoor activities during the morning

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<v Speaker 1>hours or postpone them until the evening when temperatures are cooler.

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<v Speaker 1>Take frequent breaks in the shade. If you're working outside

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<v Speaker 1>in the heat and the activity makes your heart pound

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<v Speaker 1>or you're gasping for breath, and stop and get inside

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<v Speaker 1>to cool off and rest, especially if you start to

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<v Speaker 1>feel lightheaded, confused, or faint. Use the buddy system too.

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<v Speaker 1>If you're working in the heat, Check in on your

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<v Speaker 1>coworkers and make sure they check in on you. Heat

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<v Speaker 1>related illness can make you confused or even lose consciousness

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<v Speaker 1>and stay hydrated. A perspiration is your body's way of

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<v Speaker 1>staying cool, but that moisture loss has to be replenished regularly.

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<v Speaker 1>If you have to be outside during the heat wave,

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<v Speaker 1>it's imperative to drink up even if you're not thirsty.

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<v Speaker 1>Avoid sugary or alcoholic drinks, and these will actually make

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<v Speaker 1>you lose more fluids. You also want to stick to

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<v Speaker 1>drinks that aren't super cold. Iced down water can actually

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<v Speaker 1>cause stomach cramps and extreme heat. Of course, if you're

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<v Speaker 1>on a fluid restrictive diet or have a problem with

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<v Speaker 1>fluid retention, talk to your doctor before drinking more than

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<v Speaker 1>your normally prescribed amount. Ideally, during a heat wave, you

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<v Speaker 1>want to stay indoors where there's air conditioning. If that's

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<v Speaker 1>not possible, many cities open up cooling centers during heat

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<v Speaker 1>waves to provide relief, especially in areas where air conditioning

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<v Speaker 1>isn't prevalent due to COVID restrictions. You'll likely have to

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<v Speaker 1>practice social distancing and wear masks while you're there, but

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<v Speaker 1>you can also try to go to a public place

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<v Speaker 1>that has a c like a library, mall, or a

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<v Speaker 1>movie theater if they are open where you live again

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<v Speaker 1>where a mask for safety and practice social distancing. You

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<v Speaker 1>can also use fans, but keep in mind that when

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<v Speaker 1>temperatures are in the nineties are higher fans won't prevent

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<v Speaker 1>heat related illness, and taking a cool shower or bath

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<v Speaker 1>is a good option, and stick with light, cool foods

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<v Speaker 1>such as fruit and salads. They won't warm you up

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<v Speaker 1>like hot heavy meals, and your home won't heat up

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<v Speaker 1>when you prepare them. Of course, heat related illness can

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<v Speaker 1>affect anyone, but some people are particularly at risk, including

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<v Speaker 1>infants and young children, the elderly, people who are sick, pets,

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<v Speaker 1>people who are overweight, people without air conditioning, and people

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<v Speaker 1>who work outside. Check on people from these groups frequently

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<v Speaker 1>during the heat wave, and definitely don't leave anyone pets

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<v Speaker 1>included in a car, as temperatures can soar inside even

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<v Speaker 1>with a window cracked heatwave or not, and keep in

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<v Speaker 1>mind that a heat stroke is a medical emergency if

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<v Speaker 1>you experience a body temperature of a hundred three degrees

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<v Speaker 1>fahnheit that's thirty nine celsius or higher, hot, red, dry

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<v Speaker 1>or damp skin, a fast, strong pulse, headache, dizziness, nausea,

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<v Speaker 1>and confusion, or lose consciousness. The CDC says to call

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<v Speaker 1>nine one immediately and seek medical attention. Today's episode is

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<v Speaker 1>based on the article five tips to stay safe during

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<v Speaker 1>a heat wave on how stuff works dot com, written

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