Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Avoid Heat-related illnesses During Extremely Hot Weather

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Staying Safe During Extremely Hot Weather

 

 

Summer officially started a few days ago. However, some of us have experienced the season's more extreme temperatures over the last few weeks. Older adults are more sensitive to heat than younger adults and are more prone to heat-related illnesses. Learn how to stay safe during hot weather if you're an older adult, signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses, how to help an older adult avoid heat-related conditions, and more.

 

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Managing Hypertension to Protect Heart and Brain Health

 

Hypertension is a major risk factor for numerous health and chronic conditions, including cognitive impairment. 

 

Learn more in the action brief—Protecting the Heart and the Brain: Managing Hypertension to Reduce the Risk of Cognitive Decline— from the Alzheimer's Association

 

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CONTACT US

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ▪ 4770 Buford Highway ▪ Atlanta, GA 30341

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