The Heat Is On: Todd Yakoubian
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Hundreds of cities in nearly every U.S. state are on track for one of their 10 warmest summers on record. Besides posing immediate risk for illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke, extreme heat can create cumulative stress on the human body over prolonged periods. Heat can also impact us in less obvious ways, such as worsening health risks from chronic conditions due to stress on the heart and kidneys or degrading the effectiveness of certain medications. In this episode of the Wonks at Work podcast, we’re joined by KARK Channel 4 Chief Meteorologist Todd Yakoubian for some special insight into the hot and humid days of summer in Arkansas.
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