Csrlivewell Podcast

What is the deadliest weather event in the United States? Believe it or not, it's heat — killing more than 600 people a year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dr. Joe Pendon, Medical Director and Emergency Room physician at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – Medical Center answers some true and false questions about surviving the summer heat. You can be dehydrated without feeling thirsty. True. Thirst is actually a poor indicator of how hydrated you are. By the time you're thirsty, you've already lost some fluids. Hydrate before you enter the outdoors. Sports drinks can help you beat the heat. False. Sports drinks can help you recover electrolytes after a workout, but when it comes to re-hydrating, water is your best bet. Some sports drinks contain excess sugar or caffeine, which can make you feel more thirsty. Humidity in the air helps hydrate your body. False. Actually, dry heat is a better than humid heat. It allows better heat loss when you sweat to cool your body tempera