Why is alcohol dangerous in a heatwave, and should I cut it out completely?
As Europe faces record heatwaves, health experts explain the physiological effects of alcohol consumption in high temperatures. While moderate beer intake may provide hydration, excessive drinking increases the risk of dehydration and cardiac stress.
Why it matters
Understanding the interaction between alcohol and heat is vital for public health safety during extreme weather events.
Parisians have drinks along the Canal Saint-Martin on Thursday, before the city introduced a temporary ban on consuming takeaway alcohol in public./Getty Images Parisians have drinks along the Canal Saint-Martin on Thursday, before the city introduced a temporary ban on consuming takeaway alcohol in public./Getty Images Alcohol Explainer Why is alcohol dangerous in a heatwave, and should I cut it out completely? Those partial to a pint may be relieved to know a modest of amount of weak beer may actually be beneficial
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