Make sure to stay hydrated when the temperature rises – Surf City, NJ

Rescuers from the Long Beach Municipality have had a busy Sunday in reaction to a number of serious heat issues on the ocean beaches. And as predictions for the upcoming weekend come out steamy, the Beach Patrol reminds those who are out in the scorching sun to "stay hydrated and listen to their bodies".

"The heat is wreaking havoc," LBTBP announced on its Facebook page on July 14. "Warn rescuers if you notice someone who appears to be in distress due to an eventual medical emergency. We are always ready to help.

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a major summer heat wave – characterized by at least three consecutive days of temperatures greater than or equal to 90 degrees – is about to be for the New Jersey coast at the approach of the weekend.

As oceanresourcenet.org notes, "Dehydration is a serious illness that often requires hospitalization." In addition to thirst, the warning signs of dehydration include fatigue, loss of appetite, red skin, intolerance to heat, dizziness, dark urine. and dry cough. Signs of severe dehydration include fast, weak pulse, cold hands and feet, difficulty swallowing, clumsiness, blurred vision, muscle spasms, and even coma.

"Water is essential for health," says the site. "It helps your body regulate body temperature, lubricate joints, lighten the burden of the kidneys and liver by removing waste, transporting nutrients and oxygen to cells, preventing constipation, protect organs and tissues and dissolve nutrients to make them accessible to all. the body.

"Most people need about eight cups of water a day. You get water from other liquids like milk, juices, decaffeinated drinks and the foods you eat. The best sources of water supply are fruits and vegetables. While eating fruits, vegetables and other foods can provide one-third to one-half of your daily water needs, be sure to drink plenty of plain water. Do not get caught without it! "-J.K.-H.