{"id":9581,"date":"2026-06-21T19:37:09","date_gmt":"2026-06-21T19:37:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/humorsidehub.com\/?p=9581"},"modified":"2026-06-21T19:37:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-21T19:37:11","slug":"a-red-cross-trick-to-help-you-cool-down-quickly-even-in-blazing-heat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/humorsidehub.com\/?p=9581","title":{"rendered":"A Red Cross trick to help you cool down quickly, even in blazing heat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cooling your pulse points lowers your body temperature from the inside out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upworthy.com\/parenting-expert-shares-how-a-10-minute-setup-can-create-a-summer-of-core-memories\/\">Summer<\/a>&nbsp;may not officially begin until June 21, but things&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.good.is\/crochet-canopy-fixes-spain-heat-waves\/\">are already heating up<\/a>. With the Fourth of July around the corner, weather forecasters are issuing heat warnings across wide swaths of the United States. So how can you enjoy all those backyard barbecues and beach days without melting like Olaf under the blazing sun?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You probably have a standard summertime toolkit: a floppy hat, a gallon of sunscreen, and a patch of shade. All good things to have to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.upworthy.com\/heres-a-military-trick-that-can-help-you-cool-down-in-minutes-even-in-scorching-heat-ex1\/\">avoid the effects of too much sun exposure<\/a>. Not to sound shady, but sometimes even the biggest umbrella doesn\u2019t cut it. If you\u2019ve ever felt like you were simmering from the inside out, science has a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.upworthy.com\/linguists-explain-why-some-slang-words-stick-and-some-dont\/\">\u201ccool\u201d<\/a>&nbsp;secret for you: just tap into your body\u2019s own internal radiator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The pulse point hack that acts like a mini fridge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best way to \u201cspeed-run\u201d your cooldown,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redcross.org.uk\/stories\/health-and-social-care\/first-aid\/beat-the-hot-weather-top-tips-for-staying-cool\">according to the British Red Cross<\/a>, is getting wet. Now, at first, this biohack may not sound revolutionary, but this isn\u2019t about taking a full-body dip in the pool. Your body has specific \u201chot spots\u201d known as pulse points. It\u2019s where your blood vessels are closest to the surface of your skin. When you chill these spots, you aren\u2019t just cooling a patch of skin; you\u2019re cooling the blood that will soon circulate throughout your entire body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.upworthy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Red-Cross-Trick-2.png?w=1024\" alt=\"beareded man, ponytail, sweaty, white towel, humid day\" class=\"wp-image-297236\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start by running cold water over your wrists or soaking your ankles in a cool basin. By lowering the temperature of the blood in these high-traffic areas, you\u2019re essentially sending a \u201csimmer down\u201d signal to your heart and brain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By chilling these hot spots, you\u2019re lowering your temperature from the inside out. It\u2019s like your veins have a mini refrigeration system built in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trick your brain into chilling out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maybe it\u2019s because your head is the closest part of your body to the sun, but your brain can be a bit of a drama queen when it comes to taking the heat. The hypothalamus is the part of your central nervous system that regulates body temperature, and the back of your neck provides one of the closest points of access to it. This is where the biohack of \u201ccooling your collar\u201d comes into play, and it\u2019s particularly helpful when you\u2019re out and about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, what do you need to do?&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcchicago.com\/news\/health\/health-wellness-science-news\/4-easy-and-fast-ways-to-cool-your-body-down-in-extreme-heat\/3465723\/\">An NBC Chicago report<\/a>&nbsp;states that \u201ccooling your collar\u201d is as simple as applying a cold bandana or ice pack to the back of your neck. This sends signals directly to your brain that it doesn\u2019t need to flip out over the heat. So tap into your inner Boy Scout and \u201cbe prepared\u201d by bringing along an ice chest to dip into during sunny activities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Know the ways of water, too<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These tips can help chill you out, but always remember to stay hydrated. Water works wonders, but hydration goes beyond what you drink. Munching on high-water foods like watermelon, cucumbers, or strawberries (all more than 90% water!) helps your skin release trapped heat through sweat more effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.upworthy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/Red-Cross-Trick-3.png?w=1024\" alt=\"bottled water, white t-shirt, beard, sweaty, hot day\" class=\"wp-image-297238\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With summer temperatures hitting all-time highs, don\u2019t just stay in the shade. Grab a cold bottle of water, douse your wrists, and let science do the heavy lifting. Stay cool out there, everyone!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cooling your pulse points lowers your body temperature from the inside out. Summer&nbsp;may not officially begin until June 21, but things&nbsp;are already heating up. 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