Enjoy crisps and beer, have a cup of tea...and make love! How the heatwave advice of 1976 compares to today (and whether it actually works)

The article explores how heatwave advice from 1976, which emphasized simple remedies like enjoying crisps, beer, tea, and even making love to beat the heat, compares to modern strategies. It questions whether these old tips still hold up against today's more severe weather alerts and the scientific understanding of heat management. The comparison sheds light on how societal attitudes and scientific knowledge about heat resilience have evolved, suggesting a shift towards more comprehensive and potentially more effective methods today.