When you face dangerously hot conditions, water can be your best friend. Here’s how to stay healthy and hydrated in a heat wave and why people pass out.
Why Water Is Essential
Water not only quenches the thirst, but it’s also vital for your organs to function.
- Lungs: 83% water
- Muscles and kidneys: 79%
- Brain and heart: 73%
- Skin: 64%
- Bones: 31%
How to Eat Your Fluids
See more on the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion vs life-threatening heat stroke. How to Stay Healthy and Hydrated.
