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Surviving Extreme Heat: The Human Body's Limits

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This archive report was first published on 4 August 2020.

Published on August 4, 2020, a study highlighted the human body's remarkable ability to survive in extreme heat, provided it's equipped to sweat profusely.

While the exact temperature threshold varies from person to person, the key factor in determining how hot is too hot lies in the body's ability to cool itself through sweating.

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