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Extreme Heat and Older Adults

En español | It’s hard to escape the summer season without a heat wave — or several. And hand-in-hand with increasing temperatures are increased risks, especially for older adults. Here’s how you can stay safe when the temperatures soar.

Health & Safety

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How Extreme Heat Affects the Body After 50

High temperatures can set off a cascade of life-threatening events

Warning Signs of Dehydration

8 symptoms you shouldn’t ignore

25 Great Ways to Beat the Heat

When it’s sweltering, these tips will help you keep cool

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Hot Days Can Be Hard on the Heart

Risk of heart attack, stroke is greater in extreme temps

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Medications and Heat: What to Know

Common drugs can make hot days more dangerous

Water-Rich Foods to Boost Hydration

Refreshing, delicious ways to get plenty of H₂0

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AARP Smart Guide to Sun Protection

45 ways to stay safe in the sun

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How Extreme Heat Can Speed Up Aging

A closer look at a new study that explores the connection

How Humidity Affects Older Adults’ Health

Humidity, not just heat, poses its own risks to older adults

Home & Money

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7 Hot Tips To Keep Cool On The Cheap

Save money without breaking a sweat

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11 Ways to Lower Summer Electric Bills

Generate big savings with little effort

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7 Tips to Choose a Safer Sunscreen This Summer

Choose sun protection that’s good for you and the planet

Travel

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7 Tips to Avoid Dehydration While Traveling

Electrolytes, rest and plenty of liquids can stave off dizziness, fatigue and high heart rate

Packing Tips for a Warm Weather Getaway

Strategies for an easy and stylish trip

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Beat the Heat With 10 North American ‘Coolcation’ Destinations

Seek cooler summer vacation climates as temperatures rise

Why Europe’s Cooler Weather Countries Could Be Hot This Summer

Five destinations worth considering to get out of the heat

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