Issue #172: Stay Cool at Tampa Shows, Delay Dementia Onset, Paris Glory for Sarasota, & Inflation's Shoplifting Impact

08/02/2024

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Ted Grellner
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Local News

— Sweltering Shows: Surviving Outdoor Concerts in Tampa's Summer Heat

Medical News

— 14 Ways to Fight Dementia: Early Action Can Delay Onset

Sports

— Sarasota’s Stars: Brody Malone and Teammates Shine in Paris

Of Interest

— Shoplifting on the Rise: 23% of Americans Blame Inflation


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Sweltering Shows: Surviving Outdoor Concerts in Tampa's Summer Heat

Record-high temperatures have left Florida's music fans struggling through sweltering summer shows. During the Waxahatchee concert at St. Petersburg’s Jannus Live in May, medics had to help an overheated fan. Weeks later, security handed out ice water to the crowd at Chappell Roan’s show at the same venue. Even Morgan Wallen couldn't escape the heat, postponing his concert due to illness after a sweat-soaked performance.

Many top concerts are scheduled during the hottest months, often at outdoor venues like Jannus Live or Raymond James Stadium. National tours typically avoid winter months to prevent freezing conditions in northern cities, limiting scheduling options.

Artists like Brooks Betts of Mayday Parade find summer tours lucrative despite the heat. He advises fans to stay hydrated, reduce alcohol intake, and bring cooling essentials like neck fans and cooling towels. Watching for overheating symptoms and seeking shade and medical help if needed are also crucial.

One particularly striking and little-known fact about heat stress is that it can occur even at moderate temperatures if the humidity is high enough.

The human body cools itself through sweating, but in high humidity, sweat does not evaporate as efficiently, which can impede the body’s ability to regulate its temperature. This means that people can experience heat stress in conditions that might not seem overly hot, especially if they are exerting themselves physically.

This underscores the importance of monitoring both temperature and humidity levels to prevent heat-related illnesses, even when the temperature alone does not seem dangerously high.

14 Ways to Fight Dementia: Early Action Can Delay Onset

Implementing strategies to address 14 modifiable risk factors from childhood to old age could prevent or delay nearly half of all dementia cases, according to the Lancet Commission's latest report presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC 2024). 

Two new risk factors, high low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in midlife and untreated vision loss in later life, account for 9% of dementia cases. These add to 12 previously identified factors, including lower education levels, hearing impairment, high blood pressure, smoking, and physical inactivity, linked to 40% of cases.

With the global population aging, dementia cases are expected to triple by 2050. However, declines in dementia rates in high-income countries suggest that early intervention and lifestyle improvements can mitigate risks. The Commission calls for ambitious efforts from governments and individuals to address these risks throughout life.

Key recommendations include promoting quality education, providing hearing aids, treating high LDL cholesterol and vision impairment, managing depression, encouraging physical activity, reducing pollution, and controlling smoking and alcohol consumption.

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Shoplifting on the Rise: 23% of Americans Blame Inflation

As retail environments evolve, including the addition of advanced cameras and the reduction of self-checkouts, a recent LendingTree survey reveals that 23% of Americans have shoplifted. The survey, conducted in June 2024 among 2,000 U.S. consumers aged 18-78, highlights the significant impact of economic factors on this behavior.

Among recent shoplifters, 90% cited inflation and the current economic climate as primary motivators. Notably, 6% admitted to shoplifting regularly. LendingTree's chief credit analyst, Matt Schulz, noted that while some instances might involve young people seeking thrills, the issue extends beyond that, affecting businesses nationwide.

The survey found that more than half (52%) of those who admitted to shoplifting were older than 16 at the time of their first theft. Chain stores are the most common targets, with 52% of shoplifters admitting to stealing from them, while 28% have targeted local shops. Grocery stores were identified as the easiest places to shoplift.

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