"How Extreme Heat Endangers Your Body and Mind"
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As global temperatures rise, heat can kill by causing heatstroke, overworking the heart, and leading to dangerous dehydration. Experts explain that the body's core temperature only needs to increase by a few degrees to become life-threatening, with humidity exacerbating the risk. Immediate cooling methods are crucial for survival, but the insidious nature of heat-related illnesses makes them particularly dangerous.
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