Why extreme heat is much more dangerous for the elderly than we realised — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-extreme-heat-is-much-more-dangerous-for-the-elderly-than-we-realisedContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Lancet study finds heatwave risks for people over 60 were underestimatedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-extreme-heat-is-much-more-dangerous-for-the-elderly-than-we-realisedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-extreme-heat-is-much-more-dangerous-for-the-elderly-than-we-realised#u45813Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:25:41 +0000A study published in The Lancet reveals that extreme heat poses a greater danger to individuals aged 60 and older than previously understood. Researchers describe the findings as a wake-up call, indicating that the impact of heatwaves on aging populations has been underestimated. This vulnerability coincides with broader climate trends where every degree of global warming potentially adds a month of intolerable heat for 1 billion people. The data suggests a critical need to reassess protection strategies for the elderly as global temperatures rise.Why it mattersAging populations face unique ph