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7 Medications That Make You Extra Sensitive to Sun and Heat

Carissa Wong
5 Aug 2020
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From the webpages of Acne treatments, antibiotics, and antidepressants can all make you more susceptible to UV damage and overheating. While you're devouring this summer's must-read romance and thrillers, don't forget to do some other essential ...

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What Are Heat Cramps: All You Need to Know About Symptoms, Causes, Treatments

Carissa Wong
29 Jun 2020
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From the webpages of These painful muscle spasms are often caused by exercising in hot weather. As temperatures rise during the summer, so do instances of heat-related illnesses. While they are often on a spectrum of severity—with heat stroke as...

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6 Heat Stroke Symptoms You Need to Know, According to Experts

Carissa Wong
28 Jun 2020
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From the webpages of The good news is that your body gives you *many* warning signs before you have a full-blown heat stroke. We’ve all said it jokingly on a muggy summer day: “I’m going to have a heat stroke.” But the truth is, heat stroke—...

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Healthy Ways to Beat The Heat in Singapore

Carissa Wong
3 Jan 2019
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Can't bear Singapore's heat and humidity? Here are some healthy ways to chill out despite the weather. The tropical weather is warm and comforting, but the scorching heat or frequent rainfalls can get unbearable (not to mention inconvenient). Hot weather easi...