Thursday, August 3, 2006
Captain Obvious's Headline Of The Day...
Why even bother writing this???
Heavy People May Collapse More In HeatI look forward to the AP's dissertation next week about people tend to get rained on more often if they're outdoors...
Obese people face a higher risk of passing out — or worse — during heat waves, some health experts say.
Layers of fat make it extra difficult for a body to dissipate heat, or to move to a cool location. Add in diabetic dehydration and other conditions common in the obese, and it's a recipe for trouble.
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