7 weird ways your body might be reacting to hot weather, from nosebleeds to swollen feet

Health pros explain some lesser-known consequences of extreme heat

Check in with yourself, and see if your body is responding to the heat.

After days of warnings, we’ve been bracing ourselves for the extreme heatwave, anticipating lots of sweating, increased thirst, and sleepless nights, as temperatures soar above the 30ºC mark.

But now that the heat is here, are you experiencing symptoms you didn’t expect? When the mercury rises way beyond its usual level, you may discover some unusual physical effects.