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Experts say that fans may not protect against heat illness during intense periods of extreme heat. Those who cannot afford an air conditioner at home should spend more time in other air-conditioned environments. (Helena Daily World, AR)
Summer meltdown: Keeping your cool not always easy to do Jun 13, 2007
"By the time you begin to experience thirst, you're already a little dehydrated and very, very vulnerable to heat illness.". And, experts add, strategies for dealing with the heat should extend to pets and lawns. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Heat Breaks Records in Montgomery Jun 12, 2007
Health experts say to watch for symptoms of a heat illness, such as feeling light headed, having a rapid heartbeat, or lack of perspiration. All of these could be warning signs of a problem. (WSJA.com, AL)
Continue reading Jun 6, 2007
The start of another scorching summer has prompted the Tulare County Farm Bureau to schedule a heat illness prevention seminar for agricultural workers on June 12 ... Workshops conducted in English and Spanish will cover heat illness prevention steps, treatment procedures and other safety information. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Study says hard contact is common cause in injuries May 24, 2007
In the past, injury data have been used to modify preseason football rules to reduce heat illness and guide efforts to reduce concussions in ice hockey. The study's authors said examining injury data can keep student athletes safer, a challenging goal as participation in college athletics grew 20 percent for men and 80 percent for women during the period surveyed. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Business Briefs May 12, 2007
Ag heat illness forum setThe Fresno County Farm Bureau and State Compensation Insurance Fund will hold a heat illness prevention seminar on May 24 at the Fresno County Farm Bureau office, 1274 W. Hedges Ave., Fresno, and again on May 31 at the University of California Westside Research and Extension Station at Lassen and Oakland avenues near Five Points. The free programs are from 9 to 11 a.m.The seminars will focus on ways to prevent heat-induced illnesses for field and farm employees and will... (Fresno Bee -- Business)
• Upcoming events May 10, 2007
Topics include assessment, first aid, sprains, fractures, heat illness, taping, bracing, and wrapping. Admission is free but you need to call to register: 323-6837. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
News Releases Apr 29, 2007
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Top women suffer in the heat Mar 15, 2007
Fourth-seeded Nadia Petrova retired with heat illness while trailing 6-2, 1-0 against Tatiana Golovin, leaving the Frenchwoman to meet 's Sybille Bammer, who defeated Serbia's Ana Ivanovic 6-7 (6), 6-0, 6-3. of China eliminated seventh-seeded Jelena Jankovic 6-3, 7-6 (1). (People's Daily Online, China)
Zvonareva ousts Sharapova at Indian Wells Mar 14, 2007
Fourth-seeded Nadia Petrova retired with heat illness while trailing 6-2, 1-0 against Tatiana Golovin, leaving the Frenchwoman to meet Austria's Sybille Bammer, who defeated Serbia's Ana Ivanovic 6-7 (6), 6-0, 6-3. Li Na of China eliminated seventh-seeded Jelena Jankovic 6-3, 7-6 (1). (International Herald Tribune)
Tennis: Sharapova follows Federer through exit Mar 14, 2007
Another seeded Russian, Nadia Petrova, retired with heat illness. The fourth seed was trailing 6-2, 1-0 against Tatiana Golovin, The Associated Press reported. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Sharapova, Hingis advance in Australia Jan 20, 2007
" he said. Eighth-seeded David Nalbandian came from two sets down and fended off three match points to beat Sebastien Grosjean 5-7, 4-6, 7-6 (7-4), 6-4, 6-1 in the third round. Nalbandian also came from two sets down in his opening match against Janko Tipsarevic when the Serbian player retired because of heat illness in the fifth and deciding set. Tipsarevic served for the match in the third set. On Saturday, Nalbandian saved the match points at 4-5 in the third set, coming back from 0-40 to win... (USA Today -- Sports)
Comeback artist: Nalbandian advances in five-setter Jan 20, 2007
Nalbandian also came from two sets down in his opening match against Janko Tipsarevic when the Serbian player retired with heat illness in the fifth and deciding set. Tipsarevic served for the match in the third set and Nalbandian faced two match points. (International Herald Tribune)
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Avoid overdressing or overexertion that can lead to heat illness. Most of your body heat is lost through your head so wear a hat, preferably one that covers your ears. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Ice Vest Keeps Runners Cooler in the Heat Jan 13, 2007
The ice vest may also help anyone who is susceptible to heat injury or heat illness, Hunter said. "If there's some concern about someone that has the tendency to get overheated, that might be the person that it would be geared towards," he added. (MEDLINEplus)
Sharapova defends Aussie Open's schedule Jan 12, 2007
"Unfortunately you do get some bad injuries, but that's the way it goes," said Sharapova, who is the face of the "Beat the Heat" campaign, a global crusade to highlight the dangers of dehydration and heat illness among active children. "You definitely want to play in better conditions, so if [there were] less heat, I'd definitely agree with that. "But it's not easy taking a tournament out and putting it somewhere else in the schedule. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
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