On hot days, let’s leave work in the garden and at home for the evening or morning hours – advises prof. Paweł Ptaszyński from the Central Teaching Hospital of the Medical University of Łódź. The cardiologist appealed for caution and caution, above all, to the elderly and chronically ill.
- On hot days, let’s drink water, three liters a day, even more – says the cardiologist. He also suggests giving up sugary drinks that don’t keep your body hydrated
- When we are at home, according to the cardiologist, it is worth ensuring that there is shade or partial shade in it
- – We do not dig or bathe in the garden at noon – appeals the professor. It is also better to leave the allotment works early in the morning or in the evening
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«Generally, it must be said that hot weather is no joke. Of course, for young and healthy people, summer is a time of relaxation, vacation and activity. The elderly and chronically ill should be especially careful. During hot weather, we advise against going out into the sun – especially in the afternoon hours. This high temperature isn’t cool when someone has heart or circulation problems. For example, traveling by public transport can be very uncomfortable, and many seniors use it »- said prof. Ptaszyński.
Additionally, he called for the resignation of sweet carbonated drinks during this period. They do not quench your thirst and do not keep your body hydrated.
«You have to drink water, about a liter more than usual. The norm should be three liters, and even a little over. Additionally, it should be spread evenly throughout the day. Remember that the water should not be icy. It is best at a temperature slightly lower than the room temperature. Sometimes, however, even a cup of hot tea is refreshing »- pointed out the expert.
Prof. Ptaszyński admitted that for people struggling with heart failure, the fluid balance is very important.
«These people know that they have to control their health and body signals in hot weather. They know when they gain weight due to fluid stagnation in the body »- he said.
For active people who like sports, he recommended training in the morning or evening hours.
«What is it fun to ride a bike when it is 35 degrees in the sun?» He asked rhetorically.
When we are at home, according to the cardiologist, it is worth ensuring that there is shade or partial shade in it.
«Let’s use curtains and blinds. However, let’s also take care of adequate ventilation on the other hand. When we need to do something in the garden or at home – let’s do it very early in the morning or in the evening. Let’s not dig or bathe in the garden at noon. For many people, the heat is more dangerous than it seems »- said prof. Ptaszyński.
Author: Tomasz Więcławski
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