Science @beehaw.org Woland @lemm.ee 2y ago

How to Cool Down Fast in Summer Heat

www.scientificamerican.com How to Cool Down Fast in Summer Heat

Your body has a secret cooling method, and scientists explain how to use it

You Should Know @lemmy.world Woland @lemm.ee 2y ago

YSK hands, feet and the upper part of your face are the most effective vectors of heat relief, while draping a cold towel around your neck can actually stop you from cooling down.

www.scientificamerican.com /podcast/episode/how-to-cool-down-fast-in-summer-heat/

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Could someone who listened to or read it give a short summary?
- TLDR: An effective way to cool down is to cool your feet, the palms of your hands or the top of your face because of high blood flow through these areas. Some athletes are using cooling gloves to utilize this effect.
  
  Also quite inconvenient. For me, soak a T-shirt, wring it out as much as possible, wear it and get on with things works well enough.
  
  Thanks!

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