| Posted August 22, 2014 | By Nate Karlin | Categorized under Families, Men's Health, Women's Health |

Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are life-threatening conditions that occur when we work, play or exercise in hot environments without replenishing our bodies with adequate fluids. Because our bodies can overheat in a hurry, it is extremely important to know the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke and be aware of steps you can take to prevent them.

Similarly, wherever we are and whatever temperature it may be, our bodies can become dehydrated before we realize it's happening and can lead to serious health issues, including organ failure, if we don't treat it right away.

Here are some great resources to help you and your family keep cool in the heat and stay hydrated all day, every day... even when it's 30 degrees outside.

Heat stroke symptoms

http://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-heatstroke/basics/art-20056655

Heat exhaustion symptoms

http://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-heat-exhaustion/basics/art-20056651

Warning signs of dehydration in infants, adolescents and adults

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dehydration/basics/symptoms/con-20030056

Common causes (other than sweating) of dehydration

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dehydration/basics/causes/con-20030056

How to stay hydrated

http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/PhysicalActivity/FitnessBasics/Staying-Hydrated---Staying-Healthy_UCM_441180_Article.jsp

Dehydration during the winter

http://www.cnn.com/2014/02/27/health/upwave-dehydration/