With a summer heatwave sweeping the UK this week, you've most likely been out soaking up the sun - but you may also have noticed that you feel more tired than usual.
Having less energy is a result of your body's natural response to heat and is completely normal, a doctor has explained - but it is something to keep an eye on, as extreme tiredness combined with other symptoms could be a sign of heat exhaustion or heatstroke. There are also things you can do to help your body beat the heat and leave you feeling less sleepy this summer.
Speaking to The Independent, Dr Zulqarnain Shah, medical director at SSP Health and GP at SSP Health practice Colne Road Surgery, explained: "When the weather is hot, our bodies have to work harder to cool themselves down. The body's natural cooling mechanism involves increasing blood circulation near the skin's surface and promoting sweat production."
