Boise Heat Brings Health Risks: How to Stay Safe Outdoors

No air conditioning? Here’s how to stay cool in Oregon, Southwest Washington during a heat wave

A heat wave, or extreme heat, is a period of abnormally hot weather typically lasting more than two days. In extreme heat your body works extra hard to maintain a normal temperature. Without any relief, extreme heat can be deadly.

Boise heat brings health risks: How to stay safe outdoors

Whether you're enjoying time at the park or just trying to stay active, Boises heat can sneak up fast, and for those working outside, the risks are even greater.With Treasure Valley temperatures climbing into the high 90s this week and potentially reaching triple digits, health experts are urging the public to take precautions.Those can be things like heat rash, heat cramps, dehydration, and it can progress to other more serious things such as h…

Too hot to handle? How to exercise safely when the temperature rises

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Summer sun often feels like an open invitation to move your body outdoors. And actually, many people prefer it that way. According to a OnePoll survey for the fitness app Verv, 75 percent of men and over half of women said they’d rather exercise outside. With benefits like increased motivation, lower stress, and improved mood, it’s easy to see why nature beats the treadmill for many. But as temperatures rise,…