HEAT STRESS

This study tested whether a menthol gel applied to the skin can help recreational runners feel cooler and perform better when exercising in hot weather. Thirty-seven healthy adults aged 18 to 45 ran twice, once with the menthol gel and once with a placebo gel, while researchers m…

This study looked at how heat stress impacts firefighters' risk of injury. Twenty-six firefighters completed strength, balance, and movement tests before and after heat exposure. The goal was to understand how heat affects their physical abilities on the job.

This study looked at how much heat and chemicals farmworkers in Imperial County, California, are exposed to at work and at home. Researchers measured temperature, hydration, and chemical levels using wearable monitors, wristbands, and home dust samples. A community health worker …

This study looked at how women and men respond differently to hard exercise in hot, humid conditions. 108 healthy adults did 5 days of exercise in the heat, with some also drinking an antioxidant berry juice. Researchers measured body temperature, heart rate, sweat, thinking skil…

This study looked at whether keeping indoor temperature at 26°C (about 79°F) helps protect older adults (ages 60-85) from heat-related heart and body strain during a simulated multi-day heat wave. Researchers measured body temperature and heart function in 18 participants over th…