Extreme heat is limiting safe exercise for older adults
極端高溫正限制長者進行安全的運動
As global temperatures climb, older adults face a significant challenge: staying active while avoiding the dangers of extreme heat.
隨著全球氣溫升高，高齡長者面臨一項重大挑戰：在避免極端高溫危險的同時，維持活動力。
Seniors often experience reduced sweating efficiency and cardiovascular strain, making them more vulnerable to heat-related illnesses like heat stroke.
長者常見排汗效率降低且心血管負擔加重，使其更容易罹患如熱射病等與熱相關的疾病。
This shift in climate means that routines which were once safe can now pose serious health risks.
氣候的變遷意味著過去安全的常規活動，如今可能帶來嚴重的健康風險。
To exercise safely, experts recommend shifting physical activity to the cooler early morning or late evening hours.
為了安全運動，專家建議將體能活動安排在氣溫較涼的清晨或傍晚。
Indoor environments, such as air-conditioned gyms or swimming pools, are ideal alternatives.
室內環境，如開有冷氣的健身房或游泳池，皆為理想的替代方案。
Additionally, hydration is critical; seniors should drink fluids consistently, even without feeling thirsty.
此外，補充水分至關重要；長者應持續補充水分，即使沒有口渴感亦然。
By making these smart, proactive adjustments, older adults can continue to enjoy the immense benefits of exercise despite a warming world.
透過這些聰明且積極的調整，高齡長者即便在氣候暖化的世界中，仍能繼續享受運動帶來的巨大益處。
