Tips from the expert: How to stay healthy at hot temperatures

Tips from the expert: How to stay healthy at hot temperatures

press release: heart healthy through the hot season - Dr. med. Andreas Hofschneider gives health tips for the summer

Berlin, July 22, 2024 - with increasing temperatures in summer, it is important to keep an eye on the health of the heart. Dr. med. Andreas Hofschneider, medical director and chief physician for the field of cardiology and internal medicine at the private clinic Jägerwinkel, gives tips on how to enjoy the hot season carefree.

sun, heat and their effects

whether on vacation or at home - extreme temperatures can occur anywhere in summer and a significant burden on the body. Strong sunlight, high ozone levels and the increase in temperature and air pressure can have a negative impact on the human body and the psyche. These include headaches, concentration problems, exhaustion, dizziness and cardiovascular complaints. Dr. Hofschneider therefore emphasizes how important it is to protect yourself from extreme sunlight, to be in the shade, drink enough, use sunscreen and use headgear and to avoid physical exertion. In order not to underestimate the heat, it is advisable to regularly check the heat warning map of the German Weather Service. Heat warnings for days with strong thermal load are published here every day.

Caution in cardiovascular diseases

While high temperatures can already be challenging for healthy people, they represent a serious health risk for people with heart failure or high blood pressure. At high temperatures, the blood vessels expand to cool the body. However, this can lead to the blood flowing more slowly and blood pressure drops. In addition, the body loses liquid and important mineral salts through sweating. This can lead to uncomfortable and even people with previous ill people to cardiac arrhythmia or a circulatory collapse. Dr. Hofschneider recommends people with cardiovascular diseases to be particularly careful and ask their doctor for advice on medication. The doses may need to be adjusted. The amount of drinking should also be increased in coordination with the doctor. In the case of heart failure, a lower amount of drinking is usually recommended, but in hot weather it is important to consume enough liquid. The experts from the Jägerwinkel private clinic on Lake Tegernsee offer cardiological-internal check-ups to recognize and treat symptoms at an early stage.

Information about the private clinic Jägerwinkel on Lake Tegernsee:

More information about the private clinic Jägerwinkel on Lake Tegernsee can be found at: https://www.jaegerwinkel.de/

About the Oberberg Group:

The Oberberg Group with headquarters in Berlin is a clinic group that specializes in psychiatry, psychosomatics and psychotherapy. With over 30 years of experience, the group offers various therapy offers for adults, young people and children. You can find more information at: www.oberbergkliniken.de

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