Every year, almost 200 Americans die of problems related to high heat and humidity, and most of these people are over 50. When the mercury climbs to above 90 degrees, older adults need to take practical steps like avoiding the sun, using air conditioning, staying hydrated, dressing appropriately, applying broad spectrum sunscreen on exposed skin, and cooling down properly after heat exposure. Click here to read Health in Aging’s list of heat-related problems, their warning signs, and what-to-do health tips.