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Colorado Forecast Hot & Muggy - Tips for Beating the Heat (Stroke)

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Tuesday, July 27, 2010   

DENVER - It could be hot and humid the rest of the week across much of Colorado, a dangerous combination that increases the risk of such heat-related illnesses as heat stroke, especially among older people.

Dr. Christopher Colwell, director of emergency medicine at Denver Health, says it's important to think ahead when venturing out into the heat, because many people may not realize their bodies are overheating until it's almost too late.

"Plan ahead, knowing it's going to be hot, that we need to stay hydrated, we need to spend some time in the shade as best we can, and recognize that heat illness can sneak up on you."

Colwell says it's important to keep an eye out for certain warning signs in people.

"They're losing their balance, they're not able to walk steadily, and particularly if they seem at all confused, that is an early and very frightening sign of heat-related illness."

Colwell says that too often people make the mistake of heading outside when it's hot, because they think it's a good way to make up for skipped workouts.

"And I get more bang for my buck if I exercise hard when it's hotter. And that's a dangerous approach to take."

Doctors say staying cool at home is also important during the summer months. Energy Outreach Colorado says help is available for families having trouble paying their utility bills to keep fans, air conditioners or swamp coolers going, or for households still trying to get caught up on big heating bills from the winter.

More information is at energyoutreach.org or by calling 1-866-HEAT-HELP.


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