By
Kaity Kline
Michel Martin
Large swaths of the U.S. will experience intense heat and humidity in the coming days.
It's not the heat that gets you — it's the humidity.
High humidity can make it tough for your body to cool down. As most of the country braces for extreme temperatures, a doctor shares advice on how to cool down when the humidity is working against you.
By
Kaity Kline
Michel Martin
Large swaths of the U.S. will experience intense heat and humidity in the coming days.
It's not the heat that gets you — it's the humidity.

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