Develop some suggestions to prevent heat-related problems for a group of friends who you know will be hiking outdoors in a hot, humid environment. In your response, make sure also to contrast heat-related problems for your friends so they know how to recognize them.
What will be an ideal response?
Integrate guidelines for safe hot-weather exercise including checking the heat index, exercising in the morning or evening hours (if possible), wearing lightweight clothing, protecting one's face/head and using sunscreen, drinking plenty of water during exercise, and taking frequent exercise breaks in the shade. In addition, differentiate among heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.
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