Thermal Physiology + The Environment
Heat stress affects not just the body but also the mind. Reaction times slow, higher level thought is more difficult, and even our emotions and impulse control is affected. In this article we explore research on cognitive performance in hot conditions.
Heat acclimatization is our body's natural way to improve thermal stress management, but acclimatization has limits. In this article we explore the physiology of heat acclimatization and the benefits Qore Performance products provide even to heat acclimatized individuals.
This article explores various temperature indices used to assess human heat stress. Temperature alone is a poor index for human survival- other environmental factors must be considered. The distinction is not academic. As climates change, both temperature and humidity levels are rising in many locations. Understanding the interaction between all environmental factors is crucial for safety and survival.
Researchers consistently find cooling vests increase work tolerance time, sometimes by substantial margins. This post explores key studies quantifying human performance increases when wearing cooling vests under a variety of working conditions.
Heat impacts our work, our performance, and our comfort. It’s a constant presence every summer (and increasingly common in other seasons), yet we rarely stop to think about what heat actually it. This article is the first of a two-part series that explores the physics of thermodynamics in a practical way that won’t fry the brain.