How Do I Cope with Hot Temperatures in the Desert?

Summer heat in the desert southwest U.S. can KILL YOU !!!

I don't mean to be overly dramatic.

But too many people just skip over this warning, assuming a hot day in Las Vegas is like a hot day at a California beach. Or a hot, humid day in Miami or New England.

WRONG !!!

It can get so hot and dry in Vegas, you don't even feel yourself sweat. The perspiration evaporates so fast.

If you're the kind of person who doesn't drink much liquid, because you don't like to run to the bathroom all the time, you might be the first to fall over. Literally ... I've seen this kind of vanity cause people to pass out and fall over from dehydration and getting too hot !!!

I can't stress this enough. Take the heat seriously.

Invest a few minutes to thoroughly understand what I'm talking about.

Dehydration

Tips from the Mayo Clinic.

• ...Signs & Symptoms
• ...Treatment Options
• ...Prevention Tips
  

Heat Illnesses

Summary from MedlinePlus: heatstroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps & heat rash. (National Institutes of Health)

Sun Exposure

Summary from MedlinePlus: Q&A, health effects, cancer risks, and lots more. (National Institutes of Health)

Sunscreen

aka: sunblock, suntan lotion. from Wikipedia: history, how it works, how much to use, active ingredients, potential adverse effects and more. (Wikipedia.com - user-generated content, use at your own risk.)

Paramedics' guide to surviving Las Vegas

October 12, 2007 -- Travel editor Peter Greenberg rides along with LV paramedics and describes the unique challenges of handling 200,000 tourists on a regular basis. (TodayShow.com & MSNBC.com)