Findings regarding the influence of passive heat exposure on cognitive function remain
equivocal due to a number of methodological issues including variation in the domains of …

Sleep inertia, the transitional state of reduced alertness and impaired cognitive performance
upon waking, is a safety risk for on-call personnel who can be required to perform critical …

We evaluated the reliability of a newly developed wearable ear canal thermometer based on
three different experiments, in which ear canal and rectal temperature (Tear and Trec …

The recent increase in the frequency and intensity of killer heat waves across the globe has
aroused worldwide medical attention to exploring therapeutic strategies to attenuate heat …

Purpose: To examine the effect of a hot humid (HH) compared with a hot dry (HD)
environment, matched for heat stress, on intermittent-sprint performance. In comparison with …

To characterise physiological responses to competing in an international rugby sevens
tournament played in hot/humid conditions, core temperature (Tc) and Tc predictors were …

The aim of this chapter is to review the literature on the use of cooling interventions in the
protection of and recovery of performance from exercise-induced heat stress. This chapter …

Ergonomics in Sport and Physical Activity: Enhancing Performance and Improving Safety is
also available as an e-book. The e-book is available at a reduced price and allows readers …

This study examined the effects of pre-exercise cooling and heating on neuromuscular
function, pacing and intermittent-sprint performance in the heat. Ten male, team sport …

Heat strain impairs performance across a broad spectrum of sport disciplines. The impeding
effects of hyperthermia and dehydration are often ascribed to compromised cardiovascular …