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Why Does 37°C Feel Like Hell When It’s Our Body Temperature?

We’ve all had that moment of sudden, baffling realization during a summer heatwave. You’re standing outside, sweating profusely, gasping for air because it’s a blistering 37 degrees Celsius (98.6°F). And then the thought hits you: Wait. Isn’t 37°C normal body temperature? If our internal baseline is roughly 37°C, shouldn’t being surrounded by air at that same temperature feel… neutral? Comfortable? Balanced? It should make sense. … Continue reading Why Does 37°C Feel Like Hell When It’s Our Body Temperature?

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8 Useful Tips to Cope with the Next Heat Wave

We hear more and more speaking about heat waves. But what exactly is a heat wave? A heat wave occurs when there is a period of 3-6 consecutive days (short heat wave) or at least 7 consecutive days (long heat wave) with an average daily temperature greater than a standard deviation  (calculated over the period 1981-2010 or if available 1991-2020) compared to the average “normal” … Continue reading 8 Useful Tips to Cope with the Next Heat Wave