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When it’s hot outside, your body has a pretty nifty way of keeping you cool: Sweating. It may be the source of unwelcome BO, but when sweat evaporates from the skin, the body cools down. It’s an automatic mechanism that protects your insides from overheating.

 

But sometimes it’s so hot and humid that sweating just isn’t enough. And when the body heats up faster than it can cool itself down, you might be at risk for a heatstroke.

 

Heatstroke is considered a medical emergency because severe overheating can damage your internal organs — your brain tissue is especially sensitive to heat. If it’s not treated right away, there’s a risk of permanent disability or death, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

 

But if you know what signs to look for, you can help prevent heatstroke and other heat injuries in yourself and others. Here’s everything you need to know:

 

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