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Should You Drink Sports Drinks? When? Why?
New research proves even rinsing your mouth with carbohydrates without swallowing improves performance of the central nervous system. While some think sports drinks are amazing, others say they are a waste of money. Scholars learn about...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: What Happens When You Get Heat Stroke?
Heat stroke can be deadly if not treated immediately. Find out what exertional heat stroke is, how to identify it, and how to treat it. Includes a video, multiple-choice and open-ended questions, background information with links for...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Dehydration and Treating Dehydration
KidsHealth: Dehydration and Treating Dehydration
American Academy of Family Physicians
Aafp: Heat Related Illnesses
This article describes several heat-related illnesses including: heat edema, heat cramps, heat syncope, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Extreme Heat Prevention Guide
This site provides an excellent guide for preventing both heat stroke and heat exhaustion.
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Kids Health: Heat Illness
Being out in the sun and heat, especially while exercising or participating in any physical activity, can lead to heat exaustion and heatstroke. Learn how to prevent getting sick while in the sun, and learn how to cool down if you feel ill.