Could It Be Something in the Air?

This week is National Air Quality Awareness Week. Not only can high temperatures cause heat illness like heat stroke and exhaustion, they can also create poor air quality. Warm air traps pollutants including ozone near the ground, which can cause problems especially for those with respiratory conditions. To prevent heat illness and breathing problems in hot weather, visit AIRNow.gov to see if air quality is poor. If possible, stay out of the sun. Drink plenty of fluids. If you must exercise in high temperatures, do so during the coolest parts of the day, usually 4 - 7 AM. Check the air quality in NYC Get more tips to beat the heat Read the Tip of the Week online