Saunas, which are Finnish in origin, and are hot rooms heated by water poured over hot rocks. The high temperature of a sauna can help you relax and soothe your aches. Although saunas can confer these positive benefits, they also can be dangerous,...
From mild sunburn to death from hyperthermia, the sun poses many risks for those who stay in its rays either too long at once, or for many hours during the course of their lives. Understanding the dangers of exposure to sunlight can help you enjoy...
During a quick 30-minute walk on a hot day, a 150-pound person could drop one pound of water weight by sweating. Temporary weight loss through sweating reflects a decrease in water weight. Attempts to accelerate weight loss by increasing your...
Using a sweat suit to lose weight is one of the unhealthiest and most dangerous ways to shed pounds. The fact is that sweating to lose weight can cause kidney failure or a heart attack and result in death. Despite this, some people identify a need...
Sauna suits cannot burn fat. What they do is make your body extra hot so that you sweat more in an effort to cool down. You might drop a few pounds, but what you have lost will be water that your body will quickly replace as soon as you drink...
During the last two months of 1997, three healthy collegiate wrestlers lost their lives while attempting to rapidly lose weight for upcoming tournaments. Each wore a rubber bodysuit beneath a cotton sweat suit while vigorously exercising in a warm...
Carrying too much weight presents a considerable risk to your health. According to the Weight Loss Information Network, overweight individuals have a higher risk of heart disease, stroke, gallbladder problems and type 2 diabetes. While losing...
Cancer is a collection of diseases, where the cells grow in an uncontrolled manner. This growth can result in the destruction of normal adjacent tissues. Cancer cells can spread to distant organs. One in three people will be diagnosed with some...
Methamphetamine, an illegal drug, causes a temporary euphoric feeling and increases energy by stimulating dopamine levels in the human body. Also called meth, this drug is smoked, snorted or injected in the form of a clear powder. According to...
Anesthetic drugs are used during surgical procedures to cause sedation or reduce the ability to feel. MedlinePlus says there are four types of anesthetic drugs. Local anesthesia numbs a small area of the body. Intravenous administration of a mild...
Lexapro is the brand name of the generic drug escitalopram. It is used to treat generalized anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder in adults and adolescents ages 12 to 17. Lexapro is in the class of antidepressants known as selective...
Our bodies’ organs are designed to perform in a relatively narrow temperature range. Our normal body temperature is 98.6 degrees F (37 degrees C). Typically, our bodies will conserve just enough heat to keep it there. Any extra heat our...
Ecstasy is a manufactured stimulant that may become addictive, according to the National Institute for Drug Abuse. It makes users feel self-confident, euphoric and friendly to all. The side effects of ecstasy may linger for up to a week or may...
Methylenedioxymethamphetamine, more commonly known as MDMA or Ecstasy, is a federal Schedule I illicit drug that is commonly found in the party and rave culture of the United States and many other parts of the world. This synthetic drug often...
Overheating, or hyperthermia, can occur while swimming. The death of elite open-water swimmer Fran Crippen in the FINA Open Water 10-kilometer World Cup in Dubai was likely attributable to the warm water the race was held in. Crippen's death...
