High humidity in UK high temperatures

Also you can wet a shirt or T-shirt, wring it out and wear it. Feet or hands in a bowl of water. Cold water on veins near the skin like the inside of wrists will help too.

Whethertomorrow. I’m completely with you there. My aircon machine has made my overheated life so much easier.

Your dh probably feels hot and sticky because the skin is working overtime to cool himself via perspiration. Do you have a device that actually measures humidity inside the room?

I would suggest cooling compresses for now, his blood circulation may well need a bit of help

Put a few damp flannels in the fridge

I have a portable little air conditioner. It makes a HUGE difference. My thermometer hanging on my patio doors showed 39 degrees yesterday. A dehumidifier would make absolutely no difference to the heat of a room. As long as you have a window or door you can put the exhaust pipe out you should be able to use it. I highly recommend using an air conditioner. If you have any more questions please ask.

A de-humidifier would have a bad effect. Humidity is already quite low ie in the 40s. I have a humidifier on in my bedroom all night, set at 55 and am expecting another identical humidifier for my lounge to arrive via ebay . Right now, I am deliberately drying my washing inside my lounge

Just to say that I found that what helped my DH when he was first home from hospital, was that we sort of made his forced rest etc a time of maximum enjoyment. So delicious drinks, and delicious, but healthy food. A good film or in DHs case sport. So rather on dwelling on the downside, we went for the upside of R&R.

I’m sure that would help.

My DH also has heart problems, and over the years I have learned what he can tolerate.

So once it goes over late 20s - 30s, any exertion is a no, and we go to the shadiest side of the house and completely relax.

Lots of fluid.

Everyone’s heart has to work harder in excessive heat or cold and this is what kills the elderly off. So north side of house, shade, rest, fluid and enjoy😊. Tennis is a good past time or reading etc.

I think that the best time for any exercise is early morning.