Alabama NewsCenter — Beat the Alabama heat by staying hydrated this summer

By Anna Jones

Heat-related deaths and illnesses are preventable. Despite this fact, more than 600 people in the United States die from extreme heat every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Drinking enough fluids is one of the most important things to prevent heat-related illness. Dehydration occurs when people lose more fluid from the body than they take in. When this happens, the body does not have enough water and other fluids to carry out its normal functions. Dehydration can cause changes in electrolytes, which affect many systems and organs of the body, including the heart, brain and kidneys.

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