1.1. Background During exercise and with exposure to hot climatic conditions, there is
tendency for the human body to store heat and for body temperatures to rise. Changes in …

A rise in body core temperature and loss of body water via sweating are natural
consequences of prolonged exercise in the heat. This review provides a comprehensive and …

Most studies projecting human survivability limits to extreme heat with climate change use a
35° C wet-bulb temperature (Tw) threshold without integrating variations in human …

Background: As atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations continue to rise, temperature
and humidity will increase further, causing potentially dire increases in human heat stress …

As heatwaves become more frequent, intense, and longer-lasting due to climate change, the
question of breaching thermal limits becomes pressing. A wet-bulb temperature (Tw) of 35° …

It was not until 1984 that women were permitted to compete in the Olympic marathon. Today,
more women than men participate in road racing in all distances except the marathon where …

Indoor thermal comfort represents a key aspect of building design. The reference standards
do not consider the thermal adaptability of the human body, and HVAC system control …

Background Prolonged and strenuous physical exercise increases intestinal permeability,
allowing luminal endotoxins to translocate through the intestinal barrier and reach the …

Millions of workers around the world are exposed to high temperatures, intense physical
activity, and lax labor practices that do not allow for sufficient rehydration breaks. The extent …

Designed to help students understand the multiple levels at which human populations
respond to their surroundings, this essential text offers the most complete discussion of …