Using electric fans in the heat could be bad for your heart
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When the humidity is very low, the fans can actually make you feel hotter -- and can strain your heart by spiking core temperature, according to the study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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Using electric fans in the heat could be bad for your heart
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