How hot weather affects the body
CBC News | Posted: July 27, 2015 1:11 PM | Last Updated: July 27, 2015
Understanding the nitty gritty of sweat glands, sunburn and heat stroke
Abundant sweat, itchy sunburn and aggressive heat cramps -- they're the hallmarks of a summer heat wave. But just how exactly does the body keep cool as the temperature climbs? The interactive below explores the physical processes from sweat to heat stroke.