WVU in the News: Why West Virginia’s humidity can be more dangerous than the temperature

According to Brian Leary, assistant professor and director of tactical performance physiology in the West Virginia University School of Medicine Division of Exercise Physiology, humidity can dramatically increase the body’s heat stress by preventing sweat from evaporating efficiently. If you are experiencing heat exhaustion, move to a cool location- ideally with air conditioning, drink small amounts of water or sports drinks and rest. 

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