Risk Management Magazine

The viral nature of COVID-19 as well as systemic inflammatory response and associated fevers make it a significantly concerning risk factor for heat illness even in well-conditioned, well-acclimated athletes.

The thought of getting lost in your home country with GPS and cellphone technology readily available may seem far-fetched and ridiculous. I’m here with real-world experience to tell you that it is indeed possible — and could happen to you.

Ticks — the mere thought of exposure strikes fear in some people due to the number of diseases these blood-sucking parasites can transmit.