How athletes can beat the Texas heat

Summer in South Texas can reach the triple digits which means athletes and all people planning to spend time outside need to stay hydrated. 

Katherine Bartush, MD, director of sports medicine and UTSA head orthopedic surgeon, recommends that athletes stay hydrated before and after practice and for San Antonians to plan outside activity in the cooler parts of the day. If you are out and about Bartush advises wearing hats and light-colored clothing to combat some of the factors that contribute to heat illness. 

Listen to the full interview to learn more about how you can prevent heat illness.