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title: Taking Care of Your Heart in Hot Weather
date: 2022-08-11T03:00:00-04:00
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[Health & Sexuality Info](/health-info)# Taking Care of Your Heart in Hot Weather

This article describes how heat can cause or worsen heart problems, and it provides tips for staying safe in hot weather.

> Not only does exposure to high heat increase the risk for heat exhaustion and heat stroke, but it can also place a particular burden on heart health. It stresses the cardiovascular system and makes the heart work harder. This can increase the chance of heart attacks, heart arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat), and heart failure.

[Read the full article ](https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/heart-problems-and-the-heat-what-to-know-and-do-202206212765)

SOURCE: Harvard Health Publishing: Harvard Medical School • AUTHOR: Matthew Solan • LAST UPDATED: June 21, 2022

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This article reviews current and developing knowledge on the connection between COVID-19 and heart-related risks and illnesses.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/covid-19-and-heart-health-an-evolving-story)

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## COVID-19 and the Heart: What Have We Learned?

An overview of information about the connection between COVID-19 and heart health.

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An overview of information about the connection between COVID-19 and heart health.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/covid-19-and-the-heart-what-have-we-learned)

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## Gender Differences in Heart Disease

While women are less likely to experience cardiovascular disease than men, those who do are less likely to fully recover.

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While women are less likely to experience cardiovascular disease than men, those who do are less likely to fully recover.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/gender-differences-in-heart-disease)

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## Heart Health of Trans Youth

How gender identity affects heart health among trans youth.

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How gender identity affects heart health among trans youth.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/heart-health-of-trans-youth)