The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games is expected to be among the hottest Games in modern
history, increasing the chances for exertional heat stroke (EHS) incidence, especially in non …

Objectives The aim of this study was to assess current perceptions of heat stress, fatigue and
recovery practices during active duty in Australian firefighters. Design Prospective survey …

This study aimed to assess current perceptions of heat stress, heat strain, acclimatisation
and recovery practices in wildland fire suppression. A total of 1459 wildfire and structural …

Objectives Due to the nature of firefighting, most effective cooling interventions to reduce
heat strain and optimise performance are not practically viable. This study quantified the …

Purpose Heart rate variability (HRV) estimates the autonomic nervous system (ANS)
influence on the heart and appears sex-specific. Sensory afferents exhibit sex-specificity; …

Background Exercise-induced hyperthermia preceding the onset of exertional heatstroke
requires a rapid reduction in the body core temperature (T core) to ensure safety. In recent …

Firefighters are required to maintain all aspects of their health and wellness in order to
sustain their fitness for duty. Heart rate variability (HRV) has been used as a reliable tool …

Watching news broadcasts is known to elicit psychological stress. Conversely, the iconic
painter Bob Ross (BR) has risen to pop culture status and amassed a following, as many …

Prenatal emotional distress is common in pregnant women. Altered emotional distress can
occur from the very beginning to the end of pregnancy. Heart rate variability (HRV) has …

Wildfire smoke (WFS) is an urgent and rapidly growing threat to global health. Aside from
obvious threats to pulmonary function, increases in cardiac abnormalities or myocardial …