Heatwave Health Advice
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Nutritionist Explains: Can Eating Cold, Curd-Based Dishes Actually Help During A Heatwave?
Curd rice, buttermilk, fruits and chilled homemade meals may support hydration and digestion during heatwaves, experts say. However, doctors warn that food hygiene, balanced nutrition and avoiding excessive icy or processed foods are equally importan
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Should You Switch To Cold Coffee From Hot Coffee During Heatwave? We Asked A Nutritionist
Before swapping to iced coffee this summer, here's what an expert wants you to know.
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Can Short Power Naps Protect Your Health During Heatwaves?
Experts say short power naps during heatwaves may help improve alertness, reduce fatigue, and ease heat-related stress, especially when combined with hydration, cooling measures, and proper nighttime sleep.
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Can Eating Chilled Fruits Help During Indian Heatwaves? Here's What You Should Know
Watermelon slices from the refrigerator, cold muskmelon, grapes, and oranges are common summer snacks in Indian homes. But can eating chilled fruits really help during heatwaves? Read on to know more.
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Extreme Heat Is Making Lung Health Worse: Doctor Shares Protective Tips For Heatwaves
Extreme heat does not just affect the skin or body temperature but it can directly affect lung function, oxygen levels, and airway inflammation.
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Coming From The Heat? Why Drinking Chilled Water Immediately Can Shock Your Heart, Explains Expert
Drinking chilled water immediately after coming in from the heat can send a temperature shock to your heart. Dr Mukesh Goel explains why this happens and how to hydrate in the right manner.
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Electrolyte Drinks vs Coconut Water: What Does An Expert Actually Recommend In Extreme Heat?
Electrolyte drinks and coconut water are hydrating drinks that can provide your body with electrolytes. But Dr Smriti Jhunjhunwala explains which one is better and how to safely consume it.
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Doctors Urge Caution As Rising Temperatures Spark Heatwave Warnings Across India
Chennai, April 27 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that temperatures are likely to rise further across several districts in the coming days, even as the state witnesses a relative cooling of its political climate after week
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Video: "Keep Onion In Your Pocket": Jyotiraditya Scindia's Summer Advice
Weather officials said that a heatwave has gripped most parts of the state, with maximum temperatures across many regions currently ranging between 44 degrees Celsius and 46 degrees Celsius, remaining above normal.
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Can Wearables Protect You From Heatwaves? Doctors And Experts Explain
Devices such as smartwatches, fitness bands, and temperature-monitoring patches, are now capable of tracking key physiological signals in real time.
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Is it Safe to Use a Fan in Extreme Heat? Conflicting Guidelines from Experts
With extreme heat on the rise, experts disagree on safe temperature limits for fan use. The CDC advises against using fans over 32.2°C, citing risks in high temperatures. However, WHO sets the threshold at 40°C. Recent studies suggest humidity plays a key role in determining fan effectiveness, with fans aiding cooling in moist conditions. This ha...
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Nutritionist Explains: Can Eating Cold, Curd-Based Dishes Actually Help During A Heatwave?
Curd rice, buttermilk, fruits and chilled homemade meals may support hydration and digestion during heatwaves, experts say. However, doctors warn that food hygiene, balanced nutrition and avoiding excessive icy or processed foods are equally importan
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Should You Switch To Cold Coffee From Hot Coffee During Heatwave? We Asked A Nutritionist
Before swapping to iced coffee this summer, here's what an expert wants you to know.
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Can Short Power Naps Protect Your Health During Heatwaves?
Experts say short power naps during heatwaves may help improve alertness, reduce fatigue, and ease heat-related stress, especially when combined with hydration, cooling measures, and proper nighttime sleep.
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Can Eating Chilled Fruits Help During Indian Heatwaves? Here's What You Should Know
Watermelon slices from the refrigerator, cold muskmelon, grapes, and oranges are common summer snacks in Indian homes. But can eating chilled fruits really help during heatwaves? Read on to know more.
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Extreme Heat Is Making Lung Health Worse: Doctor Shares Protective Tips For Heatwaves
Extreme heat does not just affect the skin or body temperature but it can directly affect lung function, oxygen levels, and airway inflammation.
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Coming From The Heat? Why Drinking Chilled Water Immediately Can Shock Your Heart, Explains Expert
Drinking chilled water immediately after coming in from the heat can send a temperature shock to your heart. Dr Mukesh Goel explains why this happens and how to hydrate in the right manner.
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Electrolyte Drinks vs Coconut Water: What Does An Expert Actually Recommend In Extreme Heat?
Electrolyte drinks and coconut water are hydrating drinks that can provide your body with electrolytes. But Dr Smriti Jhunjhunwala explains which one is better and how to safely consume it.
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Doctors Urge Caution As Rising Temperatures Spark Heatwave Warnings Across India
Chennai, April 27 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that temperatures are likely to rise further across several districts in the coming days, even as the state witnesses a relative cooling of its political climate after week
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Video: "Keep Onion In Your Pocket": Jyotiraditya Scindia's Summer Advice
Weather officials said that a heatwave has gripped most parts of the state, with maximum temperatures across many regions currently ranging between 44 degrees Celsius and 46 degrees Celsius, remaining above normal.
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Can Wearables Protect You From Heatwaves? Doctors And Experts Explain
Devices such as smartwatches, fitness bands, and temperature-monitoring patches, are now capable of tracking key physiological signals in real time.
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Is it Safe to Use a Fan in Extreme Heat? Conflicting Guidelines from Experts
With extreme heat on the rise, experts disagree on safe temperature limits for fan use. The CDC advises against using fans over 32.2°C, citing risks in high temperatures. However, WHO sets the threshold at 40°C. Recent studies suggest humidity plays a key role in determining fan effectiveness, with fans aiding cooling in moist conditions. This ha...
