Extreme Heat May Be Even More Dangerous to Older Adults Than We Thought — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/extreme-heat-may-be-even-more-dangerous-to-older-adults-than-we-thoughtContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Extreme heat poses underestimated risks to adults over 60https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/extreme-heat-may-be-even-more-dangerous-to-older-adults-than-we-thoughthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/extreme-heat-may-be-even-more-dangerous-to-older-adults-than-we-thought#u45572Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:58:05 +0000New research indicates that extreme heat is more dangerous for people aged 60 and older than previously recognized. A US modelling study shows that rising temperatures place greater strain on the elderly body, increasing the probability of serious illness and death. Global projections highlight severe risks for aging populations, including a Lancet study stating that over 80% of India's elderly could face dangerous heat levels if global warming reaches 3 degrees Celsius. Experts describe these findings as a wake-up call regarding the underestimated threat of heatwaves to older adults.Why