You Can Avoid Summer Heat Fatigue With 5 Simple Tricks

When it comes to summer heat, there are a few effects you'll notice. In addition to the sunburn you can get if you don't protect your skin, there's also an element of fatigue the heat has on your body. We know why this happens and how you can reliably combat it. For more, see how to exercise safely in the heat and check out these fool-proof hacks to sleep cool at night. Why does warm weather make you tired? When it's hot, the body has to work harder to maintain homeostasis (a balance between all your body's systems to keep things functioning properly). So even if you aren't getting physical, just being in the heat is enough to tire you out, because your body is working overtime to keep you cool. Your heart rate rises, and your body burns calories at a higher rate. The body's thermoregulatory methods present in two ways. Vasodilation, or the widening of the blood vessels, lets more blood get to the surface of your body, which helps regulate internal temperature. Sweating is the othe ... Read full article.