Right now in the UK (and many parts of Europe) we undergoing an extreme heatwave. Temperatures are significantly above the seasonal average for August. This heatwave coincides with a drought. I wanted to share a link from Yorkshire Water that has tips on reducing the amount of water that you use. Not only is this…
Category: heatwave
Heatwave: how to cope in hot weather
As we face the possibility of unprecedented temperatures here in the UK, it is important that we look after ourselves, and those around us. The NHS offers the following advice https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather/ : Why is a heatwave a problem? The main risks posed by a heatwave are: not drinking enough water (dehydration) overheating, which can make symptoms…
Blog: Change never stops
Happy Friday I hope everyone is well. The heatwave has continued all week here in Palmanova, Majorca. I have therefore spent most of the time by the pool to try and keep cool. As I mentioned in my last post, I have been doing a lot of thinking and forming plans in my head for…
Blog: No control
Hello everyone I hope all is well. I’m over in Majorca for a holiday in the sun. There has been an unseasonably warm heatwave here. I expected temperatures In the region of 30c, However the temperature has been more like 39 degrees. This has considerably changed all of my plans for this holiday, I’ve pretty…
Sleeping in a heatwave
Now that summer has arrived in the UK, it can get pretty hot (well, by British standards). Summer here can also bring heatwaves where the temperature can really high for a short period. Sleep is critical for our health, both physical and mental. The high temperatures of heatwaves can often impact our ability to get…
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