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Heat warning sign at Death Valley National Park

Hiker dies at Death Valley trailhead as temperatures soar

By Cat Ellis published

The man's cause of death is unknown, but Park Rangers suspect the extreme heat was a factor

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effects of exercise in extreme heat: runner suffering

What are the risks of hiking or running in a heatwave?

By Alex Foxfield published

We a look at the potential dangers of exercise in hot weather, as heatwaves become an increasingly regular feature of our summers

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Man Camping in Desert near Moab, Utah

What is heatstroke? How to avoid the dangers of hot weather

By Julia Clarke published

What is heatstroke? We look at the risks of hiking in hot weather and consider how to approach it safely

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Young woman reaching for the sun

5 expert tips for exercising outdoors safely during the heatwave

By Julia Clarke published

With temperatures set to soar this weekend, we sourced some expert tips for exercising outdoors safely in hot weather

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