The same is true for the family pet, usually dogs. Never leave children or pets unattended in a car; leaving the windows slightly rolled down will not help.
....So what should you do if someone is showing symptoms of heat exhaustion? The first this to do is try to remove them from the hot environment, even going under a shady tree will help. The next step is to actively cool the person. Remove any excess clothing and apply cool compresses to the torso, head and neck. It is notadvisable to completely |
cover the person with cold blankets, as was once recommended. This might end up acting as insulation and make matters worse. It is also not wise to dump or immerse the person in ice cold or very cold water. This might cause surface blood vessels to constrict and inhibit the body's ability to cool down. If at any time a person with heat exhaustion symptoms feels cold or loses consciousness, seek medical attention quickly.
....So what else should one thinkbout when out in the sun? The first thing |
I always tell people is to wear proper sunglasses. Sunlight can play a role in the development of various eye disorders including cataracts, cancer of the skin around the eye, and may contribute to age-related macular degeneration. Whenever you are out in the sun, you should be wearing sunglasses, especially your children. My little one has been wearing sunglasses since she was 6 months old. When choosing a pair of sunglasses, look for a pair that
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...ALS, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects the person’s motor neurons that carry messages to the muscles resulting in weakness and wasting in arms, legs, mouth, throat and elsewhere; typically the person is immobilized or deceased within two to five years of the initial diagnosis.
...In Canada, with a population of 32.5 million, two to three Canadians die every day of ALS. Approximately 3,000 Canadians currently have ALS. Worldwide estimates |
are seven in 100,000 people are living with ALS. At a world population of 6.5 billion, this equals approximately one half-million people worldwide with the disease. The ALS Society of BC was founded by ALS patients, their family members and health care professionals to meet the physical and emotional needs of people with ALS and their caregivers. Show your support for The ALS Society of BC by buying a Peoples/ALS Star of Hope or by calling 1-800-708-3228 or visiting www.alsbc.ca. |
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