{"id":203484,"date":"2025-06-21T21:20:10","date_gmt":"2025-06-21T21:20:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/203484\/"},"modified":"2025-06-21T21:20:10","modified_gmt":"2025-06-21T21:20:10","slug":"how-much-water-to-drink-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/203484\/","title":{"rendered":"How much water to drink and more"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;width:100%;height:100%;z-index:2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/74801889007-dat-boceangrove-23.JPG\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vidplayicon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/appservices\/universal-web\/universal\/icons\/icon-play-alt-white.svg\" alt=\"play\" style=\"height:40px;margin:auto 18px auto 27px;width:40px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tips on surviving extreme heat<\/p>\n<p>With record-breaking heat waves impacting millions, learn the essential tips on how to stay safe amidst extreme temperatures.<\/p>\n<p>Summer 2025 has arrived. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/news\/weather\/2025\/06\/17\/heat-dome-forecast-scorching-temperatures-us\/84240478007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">It&#8217;s starting off hot<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/news\/weather\/2025\/06\/17\/heat-dome-forecast-scorching-temperatures-us\/84240478007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the forecast says<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/news\/weather\/2025\/05\/31\/summer-2025-heat-forecast\/83942266007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">get used to it<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A hot summer isn&#8217;t just uncomfortable \u2212 it&#8217;s dangerous. Heat killed more people in the United States in 2024 than floods, tornadoes, wind or hurricanes, according to a report on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weather.gov\/hazstat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">weather-related fatalities<\/a> published by the National Weather Service. The 30-year average tells the same story.<\/p>\n<p>Heat danger comes in many forms:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>All of that can all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/news\/health\/2023\/08\/13\/excessive-heat-victims-stories\/70486213007\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">quickly cascade into a life-threatening or deadly illness<\/a>, even in otherwise healthy people.<\/p>\n<p>Some heat safety tips are obvious, but some are surprising. (Do you know how much water to drink while in the heat? It&#8217;s probably more than you think.)<\/p>\n<p class=\"exclude-from-newsgate\">Here&#8217;s what to know:<\/p>\n<p class=\"related-link\"><strong style=\"margin-right:3px\">Keep your cool: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/news\/nation\/2024\/08\/03\/extreme-heat-safety-tips-sunburns\/74561151007\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Experts on how to stay safe, avoid sunburns in record-high temps<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Heat safety basics<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Use sunblock<\/strong> <strong>or sunscreen<\/strong>: And reapply it regularly (every <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/life\/health-wellness\/2024\/08\/06\/mineral-vs-chemical-sunscreen\/74365273007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">two hours is a good baseline<\/a>.)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dress for the heat:<\/strong> Pick loose-fitting, light-colored and lightweight clothes, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weather.gov\/media\/owlie\/HeatSafety-OnePager-11-29-2018.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the National Weather Service recommends<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t leave kids or pets in the car:<\/strong> The temperature quickly becomes deadly \u2212 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/news\/nation\/2024\/05\/10\/south-carolina-3-year-old-dies-in-2024-hot-car-death-radar-tech-could-help-car\/73642851007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">even if it&#8217;s not that hot out<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check the weather<\/strong>: Your favorite weather app should have a wealth of information about UV index (for sunblock purposes), heat warnings and the feels-like temperature (more on why that&#8217;s important below.) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/heat-health\/about\/index.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fextreme-heat%2Fabout%2Findex.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Heat.gov<\/a> has additional information about the forecast and heat risk.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bring water<\/strong>: You&#8217;ll need multiple bottles of water per person if you&#8217;re spending extended time in the sun. (How many bottles? <a href=\"#gpd-1750269840815\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#gpd-1750269840815\">Read more here<\/a>.)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Seek shade and air conditioning<\/strong>: Minimize your risk by staying cool and avoiding direct sun when you can.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Know your risks<\/strong>: Heat is dangerous for everyone, but some people are more vulnerable than others. Being a child, over 65 or pregnant puts you at greater risk, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/heat-health\/about\/index.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fextreme-heat%2Fabout%2Findex.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"exclude-from-newsgate\"><strong>Stories about our planet: <a href=\"https:\/\/profile.usatoday.com\/newsletters\/climate-point\/?ipid=signuptop10\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/profile.usatoday.com\/newsletters\/climate-point\/?ipid=signuptop10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sign up<\/a> for USA TODAY&#8217;s Climate Point newsletter.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"related-link\"><strong style=\"margin-right:3px\">How long does sunscreen last? <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/life\/health-wellness\/2024\/05\/14\/does-sunscreen-expire\/73516411007\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">A guide to expiration dates, and if waterproof really works<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Humidity isn&#8217;t just uncomfortable. What&#8217;s the heat index?<\/p>\n<p>When the humidity is high, sweating isn&#8217;t as effective at cooling the body. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/weather\/2023\/06\/27\/florida-excessive-heat-warning-watch-nws-terms-explained-heat-index-keeping-kids-safe\/70361045007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">That makes it feel hotter than it is \u2212\u00a0and increases the danger.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.weather.gov\/safety\/heat-index\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">heat index is a measure of how hot it really feels<\/a>\u00a0when\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/w1.weather.gov\/glossary\/index.php?letter=r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">relative humidity<\/a>\u00a0is factored in with the actual air temperature.<\/p>\n<p>When the heat index reaches 105 degrees or higher, conditions can quickly become dangerous for people and pets.<\/p>\n<p>A lot.<\/p>\n<p>In Arizona, <a href=\"https:\/\/directorsblog.health.azdhs.gov\/staying-safe-in-arizonas-heat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">officials recommend<\/a> drinking about 65 ounces of water a day, even if you&#8217;re mostly indoors.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s even more urgent for people working outdoors in extreme heat. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/heat-exposure\/water-rest-shade\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Occupational Safety and Health Administration says<\/a> outdoor workers should drink at least 8 ounces of water every 20 minutes, even if they&#8217;re not thirsty.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re drinking 16-ounce bottles of water, that would be three bottles every two hours.<\/p>\n<p>Just drink water? There&#8217;s more to know.<\/p>\n<p>Your body may need to replenish electrolytes, but be careful about sugary or caffeinated drinks if you&#8217;re trying to stay hydrated.<\/p>\n<p>Kelly Olino, assistant professor of surgical oncology at the Yale School of Medicine, told USA TODAY that people can dilute a bottle of Gatorade with water to replenish the body and replace salt losses from extended sweating. &#8220;In the extreme heat, with sweating, we&#8217;re losing pure water, but we&#8217;re also losing salt,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n<p>From hot to heatstroke: Know how to spot the symptoms of a life-threatening condition<\/p>\n<p>Excessive heat and humidity make it difficult for your body to regulate its temperature. Here are some of the signs and symptoms of heat illness, according to the CDC.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nata.org\/NR07052018\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Athletic Trainers&#8217; Association says<\/a> heatstroke can quickly turn deadly. The association says people should watch for:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Altered consciousness (&#8220;seizures, confusion, emotional instability, irrational behavior or decreased mental acuity&#8221;)<\/li>\n<li>Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea<\/li>\n<li>Headache, dizziness and weakness<\/li>\n<li>Increased heart rate<\/li>\n<li>Decreased blood pressure and fast breathing<\/li>\n<li>Dehydration<\/li>\n<li>Combativeness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A person with a temperature around 104 degrees is in a life-threatening situation: They need immediate medical treatment. One incredibly effective treatment: <a href=\"https:\/\/img1.wsimg.com\/blobby\/go\/1293e1f4-3806-4d5c-acc4-b945fe8a89f1\/downloads\/Ice%20Water%20Immersion%20Instructions.jpg?ver=1653530755424\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">an ice-filled tub<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Contributing: Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY; Raphael Romero Ruiz, Arizona Republic; Cheryl McCloud, Pensacola News Journal<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Tips on surviving extreme heat With record-breaking heat waves impacting millions, learn the essential tips on how to&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":203485,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5311],"tags":[18184,18189,14334,18185,2342,390,82016,3576,105,56804,5778,4554,6593,30637,6096,21831,6584,5179,6591,6586,5549,14835,5181,49,978,659,741],"class_list":{"0":"post-203484","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-united-states","8":"tag-centers","9":"tag-centers-for-disease-control","10":"tag-conditions","11":"tag-control","12":"tag-disease","13":"tag-family","14":"tag-family-safety","15":"tag-for","16":"tag-health","17":"tag-health-conditions","18":"tag-literature","19":"tag-medical","20":"tag-medical-literature-u0026-resources","21":"tag-n4n-news","22":"tag-national","23":"tag-national-weather-service","24":"tag-negative","25":"tag-overall","26":"tag-overall-negative","27":"tag-resources","28":"tag-safety","29":"tag-service","30":"tag-u0026","31":"tag-united-states","32":"tag-us","33":"tag-usa","34":"tag-weather"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/114723450090464461","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/203484","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=203484"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/203484\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/203485"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=203484"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=203484"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=203484"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}