[ad_1] Getty ImagesWarm weather can often bring high levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation. UV radiation is emitted by the Sun and penetrates the Earth's atmosphere.Some exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much can cause skin damage. Is UV dangerous?UV is beneficial because it enables our skin to produce essential vitamin D.This is important for the function of bones, blood cells and our immune system. But we need to
[ad_1] Getty ImagesAs temperatures rise across much of the UK, it's not just humans who feel the heat. What can you do to make sure your pets are cool and comfortable?When is it too hot to walk your dog?The RSPCA says that exercise is the most frequent trigger of heatstroke for dogs and advises adjusting your routine during hot weather. It says there is no "safe" temperature for walks, as
[ad_1] Getty ImagesHeat health alerts are in force across all of England until 18:00 BST on Wednesday.Amber warnings have been issued for the East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London and the South East.Less severe yellow warning are in place for the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber and the South West.The alerts warn the public when high temperatures pose a potential risk to health. How does
[ad_1] Michelle RobertsDigital health editorGetty ImagesDuring hot weather, it can be easy to overheat, sometimes resulting in heat exhaustion or heatstroke. Heat exhaustion is not usually serious as long as you can cool yourself down - but heatstroke is a medical emergency which requires immediate treatment.Some groups, including older adults, young children and people with long-term health conditions can be particularly at risk. The body's ability to regulate temperature is
[ad_1] James GallagherHealth and science correspondentGetty ImagesHot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.Experts recommend checking on those who may be more vulnerable, such as older people and babies.What does extreme heat do to our bodies?As the body gets hotter, blood vessels open up. This leads to lower blood pressure and makes the heart work harder to push the blood
[ad_1] Getty ImagesIt can be hard to get a good night's sleep when the weather is hot.Here are some simple tips which could help. 1. No nappingHot weather can make us feel a bit lethargic during the day. That is because we are using more energy to regulate our internal temperature.But if your sleep is disturbed at night, try to avoid napping during the day. When it is hot, sleepiness
[ad_1] Priti GuptaTechnology Reporter, MumbaiPriti GuptaTranslation tech has made work easier for Vineet SawantVineet Sawant has spent the last two years navigating the streets of Mumbai on a scooter as a delivery driver."Being on the road is always very stressful and especially in cities like Mumbai," he says.But when he started out language barriers were an additional problem. His first language is Marathi and Mr Sawant speaks "very little" English.
[ad_1] Ruth CleggHealth and wellbeing reporterGetty ImagesCalm in a can. Relaxation after a few sips.That's what some drinks companies are promising with beverages formulated specifically to help you chill out.Lucy and Serena swear by them. They're good friends who, like many, are juggling careers, the chaos of having small children, trying to stay fit, and everything else in between."These drinks aren't going to get rid of all my worries and
[ad_1] Watch: Moment Jim Lovell told earth "Houston, we've had a problem" as Apollo 13 suffered a faultAstronaut Jim Lovell, who guided the Apollo 13 mission safely back to Earth in 1970, has died aged 97.Nasa said he had "turned a potential tragedy into a success" after an attempt to land on the Moon was aborted because of an explosion onboard the spacecraft while it was hundreds of thousands of
[ad_1] NASAWho will be the next human to leave their footprint on the surface of the Moon?They were the pioneers of space exploration - the 24 Nasa astronauts who travelled to the Moon in the Apollo missions of the 1960s and 1970s.The death of Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell, who guided the stricken mission safely back to Earth in 1970, means there are now just five people remaining who have
