The Heat Beat

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.

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...