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9 Warning Signs of Heat Stroke by D.O.C., OTD/C As a victim of a heat stroke myself while on a mission in Iraq, I am compelled to dedicate this public health & health promotion blog towards the historic heat wave raging throughout this planet in the summer of 2023 and how it affects your occupational health. Exposure to extreme heat can  result in occupational illnesses and injuries . Heat stress can result in heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, or heat rashes. It is important to note that a heat stroke is the more severe form of a heat injury or heat stress.  A heat stroke is clinically defined as when your core temperature soars above 104 degrees Fahrenheit, along with central nervous system dysfunction.   Here are 10 warning signs to recognize upon the onset of a heat stroke. 1) Warning sign: Confusion This is by far one of the biggest signs of heat stroke. It’s actually similar to hypothermia (when the body temperature drops too low): Sufferers may begin to make poor dec

10 Things That Happen to Your Body When You Lose Sleep by D.O.C., OTD/C Sleep is an occupation. In occupational therapy,  sleep is conceptualized as  a restorative occupation with the goal of rest and recuperation , and good sleep and rest could support the formation of the occupation mix of self-care, work, and leisure during the day. But what happens when you don't sleep? 1. You get sick Losing sleep can impair your body’s ability to fight off illness. This makes it easier to get sick. Researchers even uncovered a reciprocal relationship between sleep and your immune system. You may lose additional sleep while your body fights off a bug if you get sick and haven’t had enough shut-eye. 2. Your heart suffers Both short sleep durations (less than 5 hours per night) and long sleep durations (9 or more hours per night) have been shown to have a negative impact on heart health, according to an analysis published in the European Heart Journal. In particular, your chances of developing c