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Too Hot for Your Heart?
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· August 20, 2026
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Texas summers can be dangerous, especially for your heart. When the temperature rises, your heart must work harder to keep your body cool. It pumps more blood into your skin, and you lose water through sweat. If you become dehydrated, your heart has to work even harder. This can be especially dan...
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Key takeaway When the temperature rises, your heart must work harder to keep your body cool.
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What is this story about? Texas summers can be dangerous, especially for your heart. When the temperature rises, your heart must work harder to keep your body cool. It pumps more blood into your skin, and you lose water through sweat. If you become dehydrated, your heart has to work even harder. This can be especially dan...
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