How walking in the searing 40C heat can be dangerous for even healthy hikers...
as Dr Michael Mosley is found dead in Greece By Colin Fernandez Science Correspondent Published: 23:38, 9 June 2024 | Updated: 23:44, 9 June 2024 e-mail View comments Walking in high temperatures – the Greek isle of Symi has seen temperatures of between 35C and 40C in recent days – can be dangerous for even a healthy person not taking adequate precautions. Heat can put a great deal of strain on the body as it struggles to maintain its normal temperature of 37C (97.6F).
It can cause heat cramps, exhaustion and feelings of confusion and nausea. At its most extreme we can suffer heatstroke, which can bring on organ failure and prove fatal. Walking in high temperatures – the Greek isle of Symi has seen temperatures of between 35C and 40C in recent days – can be dangerous for even a healthy person not taking adequate precautions Heat can put a great deal of strain on the body as it struggles to maintain its normal temperature of 37C (97.
6F) It can cause heat cramps, exhaustion and feelings of confusion and nausea. (Stock Image) At its most extreme we can suffer heatstroke, which can bring on organ failure and prove fatal. (Stock Image) The body's main weapon to stop overheating is sweating.
As sweat evaporates, it cools the body. But humid conditions reduce the effectiveness of sweating as the moister the air, the less moisture can evaporate from the skin. As the body overheats – and heatstro.