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·July 10, 2018·6 min read

Extreme Heat Linked to Lower Cognitive Performance in Students in Non Air Conditioned Buildings

A new study reveals students who reside in buildings without access to air conditioners during heat waves fare worse when it comes to cognitive function, reaction times and working memory.

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·May 22, 2019·2 min read

Unlike men, women’s cognitive performance may improve at higher room temperature

Women have better cognitive performance when in higher temperature environments. Researchers found women performed better on verbal and math tests when the room temperature is warmer, while male performance peaks in colder room climates.

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·February 27, 2022·6 min read

Extreme Heat Linked to Increase in Mental Health Emergency Care

Days of extreme heat are associated with increased rates of emergency room visits for mental health-related disorders, specifically stress, anxiety, mood disorders, and substance use disorders.

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·June 8, 2022·4 min read

How Does the Brain Process Heat as Pain?

Researchers have uncovered a neural circuit that involves spinal neurons and a signaling pathway that is responsible for how burning pain is sensed.

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·August 25, 2022·6 min read

Exposure to Sun, Heat and Humidity Can Exacerbate Symptoms of Mental Disorders

Researchers report exposure to hot, humid weather can trigger mental health symptoms that require emergency care.

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·September 8, 2022·2 min read

How to Deal With Sleep Problems During Heat Waves

Many people experience sleep problems during hotter weather. Researchers address ways in which we can help to get a good night's sleep during hot weather.

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·July 6, 2023·3 min read

The Human Heat Limit: Metabolic Rates Spike at 104-122°F

Researchers have discovered an upper critical temperature (UCT) for humans, likely between 104-122°F (40°C-50°C). Their research indicates that the human body's resting metabolic rate, an indicator of energy consumption, rises in hot and humid conditions.

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·July 25, 2023·3 min read

Scorching Stress: The Hidden Mental Toll of Summer Heatwaves

Research suggests that extreme summer heat can significantly impact mental health, in addition to physical health. Changes in emotions and behaviors can occur due to heat's influence on serotonin, the neurotransmitter that regulates mood.

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Extreme Heat Linked to Lower Cognitive Performance in Students in Non Air Conditioned Buildings

Unlike men, women’s cognitive performance may improve at higher room temperature

Extreme Heat Linked to Increase in Mental Health Emergency Care

How Does the Brain Process Heat as Pain?

Exposure to Sun, Heat and Humidity Can Exacerbate Symptoms of Mental Disorders

How to Deal With Sleep Problems During Heat Waves

The Human Heat Limit: Metabolic Rates Spike at 104-122°F

Scorching Stress: The Hidden Mental Toll of Summer Heatwaves

HSN Neuron Unravels Behavior Mysteries

Fatty Foods Influence Memory Formation

Choosing Needs Over Wants: How Dopamine Decides

Rising Temperatures Show Climate’s Hidden Impact on Substance Use

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