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These homes cook in hot weather. For older people, the risk is more than discomfort

Older adults were given fitness trackers to wear over summer while their homes were monitored for heat. As temperatures went up, so did their heart rates.

Covered by 2 sources from Australia. First reported by The Sydney Morning Herald ·

How 2 newspapers cover this story

  1. The Sydney Morning HeraldAustraliaFirst report

    These homes cook in hot weather. For older people, the risk is more than discomfort

    Older adults were given fitness trackers to wear over summer while their homes were monitored for heat. As temperatures went up, so did their heart rates.

  2. The AgeAustralia

    These homes cook in hot weather. For older people, the risk is more than discomfort

    Older adults were given fitness trackers to wear over summer while their homes were monitored for heat. As temperatures went up, so did their heart rates.

Coverage details

2 outlets from Australia are covering this story: The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age published it almost at the same time, on November 4, 2026.

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