Cool entire body to treat heatstroke

A heatwave has been scorching wide areas of Japan in recent days. Soaring temperatures have sometimes reached dangerous levels, raising the risk of heatstroke.

Muscle mass and heatstroke

As Japan battles through record heat this summer, one medical expert says it should be viewed as seriously as a natural disaster, and warns that the COVID-19 pandemic is leaving people even more vulnerable to heatstroke due to lifestyle changes that have left them with weakened muscles.

Handy advice to prevent heatstroke

A Japanese medical expert says people can beat the heat this summer by cooling the palms of their hands, which host a circulatory mechanism that plays a role in body temperature regulation.

Prevent heatstroke in kids

Protect your children from heatstroke with these helpful tips!

How to beat heatstroke amid coronavirus pandemic

Heatstroke hospitalizes tens of thousands in Japan each year. Experts say the coronavirus outbreak will magnify the risk this summer, for people as well as the strained healthcare system.

Risks of heatstroke for the elderly: causes and preventive measures

Heatstroke is a particularly big health risk for the elderly, with some sudden and severe cases leading to death. Here are some facts about the causes of heatstroke, and what can be done to prevent it.