The Heat Beat

State Athletic Organizations and their heat safety practices

State athletic organizations all implement different guidelines to prevent heat-related illnesses by gradually increasing practice intensity through heat acclimatization policies and monitoring env...

A look at 2024 and Extreme Heat in the US

In 2024, the U.S. faced a rise in extreme heat alerts, highlighting the growing dangers of climate change. Cities like Phoenix set records for prolonged heat, while heat-related illnesses and death...

Core Body Temperature vs. Skin Temperature: Understanding the Differences

Core body temperature is your body’s internal thermostat, while skin temperature is more like its external interface. Both play crucial roles in health and heat regulation, but only core temperatur...