The cardiovascular, autonomic and thermal response to whole-body cryostimulation
exposure are not completely known. Thus the aim of this study was to evaluate objectively …

Background Cold winter weather increases the risk of stroke, but the evidence is scarce on
whether the risk increases during season-specific cold weather in the other seasons. The …

Heart rate variability is a useful clinical tool for autonomic function assessment and
cardiovascular disease diagnosis. To investigate the dynamic changes of sympathetic and …

Objectives To provide a rationale for minimum water temperature rules for elite and subelite
marathon swim racing and highlight factors that make individuals vulnerable to excessive …

An inverted U-shape relationship between cognitive performance and indoor temperature
with best performance peaking at 21.6° C was previously described. Little is known on …

The vagus nerve (VN) is the longest cranial nerve, innervating the neck, thorax and
abdomen, with afferent fibers transmitting a range of interoceptive stimuli and efferent fibres …

1. The cost of housing in flood-prone areas has increased because of higher insurance
rates; meanwhile, housing operating costs have swelled with more maintenance and repair …

Cardiovascular mortality increases in cold weather in older adults, and physical activity may
impart even greater cardiovascular risk than cold exposure alone. Human aging is …

Objectives To assess the effectiveness of cold therapy for pain and anxiety associated with
chest tube removal. Design A Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized …

Athletes, occupational workers, and military personnel experience cold temperatures
through cold air exposure or cold water immersion, both of which impair cognitive …