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Sunny day in the heat and WBGT official guidelines with three categories

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.

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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...