Extreme heat creates 'recipe for disaster' for vulnerable seniors, expert warns
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Research shows that extreme heat accelerates aging in seniors, as gerontologist Dr. Macie Smith explains the risks and safety measures for older adults.
"When we think about the extreme heat and the effects it has on a senior’s body … we're talking about their brain function as well." Angelica Stabile is a lifestyle reporter for Fox News Digital.
Dr. Macie P. Smith, a licensed social worker and gerontologist based in South Carolina, weighed in on the relationship between heat and aging in an interview with Fox News Digital. (See the video at the top of this article.)
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