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Heat 101

Posted on August 27, 2019 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

Staying Healthy in the Heat 101 It’s hot! Here are some links for more information on staying well when playing or competing in the heat. Protect Your Children from Extreme Heat from the American Academy of Pediatrics Heat Related Sports … Continue reading →

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Heat Illness and the Heat Index

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

Kids don’t adapt to extreme temperatures as well as adults. They generate more metabolic heat per mass when active, have a reduced capacity to sweat, and their high surface area to body mass ratio means they absorb more heat from the environment. When … Continue reading →

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Run!

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Lisa M. Asta, MD

Selecting the right running shoe is here. Read about overuse and burnout here. Information about heat stress and exercise is here. Warm up information is here.

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