With school out and temperatures rising, local residents may spend more time playing sports or exercising outside. But the summer weather can increase the potential for heat-related illnesses, a danger that can sometimes have fatal results.
Dr. Michelle Goldhagen, M.D., said several conditions can result from exercising in the heat, including heat exhaustion and heatstroke.
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