Ceiling fans can cool a room – False they don’t cool the air. They just move it around and this leads to sweat evaporating, which helps you feel cooler. 

Soda can quench your thirst – False. A sugary drink may cost your body more fluids than drinking water. You will also want to avoid any drinks with caffeine and alcohol. 

If you are still going to the bathroom you don’t have anything to worry about – This is false. Waiting for this can be deadly. You should look for other signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. 

People who live in a hot climate fair better in a heat wave than people in the north – This is true. Southerners get acclimated to the heat, so it doesn’t bother them as much. 

Eating spicy foods can help to cool you down – This is true if your sweat can evaporate. Spicy foods make our bodies sweat more and if the sweat can evaporate you will feel cooler. 

Don’t worry about your medicines – False, you should check with your doctor about the medications you take because they may make it harder for your body to regulate temperature. 

You can tell if you are getting close to a Heat Stroke – False. You won’t know if you are having a heat stroke until it is already happening. The best thing to do is to take preventative measures. If someone does have heat stroke 911 needs to be called as soon as possible and you will need to start cooling that person down. 

If someone is suffering from a Heat Stroke, it is enough to bring them to a cool place and give them some water – This is false. You need to get this person medical attention immediately.