Staying healthy during Philly's latest heat wave comes down to two basic things: drinking water and cooling down as much as possible. Here is what you need to know about heat-related illnesses.
What are the signs of dehydration?
Dehydration happens when individuals lose more water than they are taking in. Even though it could happen to anyone, dehydration poses a specific risk to children, elderly, and people with chronic illnesses.are dark-colored urine, less frequent urination, fatigue, confusion, and dizziness. With babies, parents should monitor diapers to ensure that they are continuing to provide urine.
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