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When the summer heats up, many of us try to stay indoors as much as possible. But there are times when you need to be outside for work, events and activities. Excessive heat can lead to dehydration, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. We explain the different symptoms you should look for and ways to help prevent and treat each one. DEHYDRATION Dehydration happens when you aren't getting enough fluids. This can lead to your body not functioning properly. It is a cause of both heat exhaustion and heat stroke. It doesn't just happen during excessive heat. Dehydration can also be...

Billionaire Elon Musk offered Wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia, $1 billion under the condition that it changes its name to “Dickipedia.” The owner of X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, wrote his offer in a post on his site. He had previously posted a screenshot of a personal appeal from Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales stating that the website is “not for sale.” “I will give them a billion dollars if they change their name to Dickipedia,” Musk wrote. “Please add that to the [cow and poop emojis] on my wiki page,” he continued in another post. “In...

Joe Biden is a creature of habit and starts most mornings by lifting weights and watching either CNN's New Day or MSNBC's Morning Joe, a report revealed Monday. While the 78-year-old president lives a generally healthy lifestyle and is typically regimented, he does have quite a sweet tooth. According to interviews by The Washington Post with seven people familiar with Biden's daily routine, some of his favorite treats are orange Gatorade and chocolate chip cookies.