The Heat Beat

Heat is no longer just a summer issue—it’s a global crisis

Heat is no longer just a summer issue—it’s a global crisis. Rising temperatures are straining health, performance, and economies worldwide. This article unpacks the latest WHO/WMO findings and why ...

When “Stay Out of the Sun” Isn’t an Option for Athletes

Extreme heat warnings covering a quarter of the U.S. are a wake-up call for sports. WBGT is the standard today, but the future of training in the sun will depend on individual monitoring.

Stop Managing Emergencies—Start Preventing Them

Heatstroke tragedies in youth sports highlight the danger of waiting for emergencies before acting. We must shift from reacting to crises toward real-time readiness insights that keep athletes ahea...

Heat Isn’t Just a Game: How Even Summer Band Camp Can Be Too Hot

When eleven members of Tupelo High School’s marching band were hospitalized during summer band camp, it put a spotlight on a broader problem: heat risk isn’t exclusive to athletes. These students...

Why Documenting Heat Exposure Matters: Insights from JAMA

A new JAMA study shows that heat-related illness is chronically underreported in clinical settings due to inconsistent medical coding. This invisibility delays funding, prevention, and support—espe...

Turning Up the Heat: Why Extreme Heat Might Get Disaster-Level Attention

Heat kills more Americans than hurricanes or floods—but extreme heat remains outside disaster law. HeatSense helps shift from reaction to readiness with real‑time biometric monitoring.

Training in the Heat: How Football Players Prepare Safely for High-Temperature Conditions

As temperatures soar, football players take on a unique challenge: preparing their bodies to perform safely in extreme heat. While heat training can improve endurance and mental resilience, it must...

MLB Players Overcome by Extreme Heat — How HeatSense Could Have Made a Difference

Multiple MLB players and officials were sidelined by extreme heat this past weekend. With WBGT levels reaching dangerous zones, these incidents were preventable. This article breaks down the real r...

Beating the Heat at the College World Series: A Fan’s HeatStrain Journey

At the College World Series in Omaha, one fan tracked their heat strain in real time—and the results were striking. As temps soared past 100°F, their heat strain index spiked from 1.9 to 2.4 under ...

Electrolyte Balance: Critical Needs for Growing Athletes in Hot Conditions

Training in the heat puts growing athletes at unique risk—not just for dehydration, but for dangerous electrolyte imbalances that impact performance and safety. Because their bodies are still devel...