Doctors have issued warnings to tourists travelling to Greece this summer
Posting to social media Doctor Alicia E. Stallings wrote: "Dear Tourists to Greece: It is very hot. It is hotter than you think it is. Do not take hikes in the middle of the day. Do not hike by yourself. Wear a hat. Bring water. "
She said: "When abroad we can be more prone to dehydration and heatstroke than we are at home, as even in a British summer heatwave temperatures here very rarely reach the 30s, and we’re just not that used to it. "When we're well hydrated we are able to regulate our body's temperature by sweating, which is our body's number one way of cooling down in a hot climate. If we haven't drunk enough water, we won't have enough to sweat, which can lead to overheating and heat stroke."
"Aim for three litres a day in hot weather, and don't get caught outside in the heat without water. Ensure that if you are going outside, even for a short walk, you carry a bottle of water with you."
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