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EPISODE · Jan 16, 2025 · 4 MIN

Episode 7 - Weather and environmental stressors

from EnviroPhys: Navigating Human Limits · host Dr. Jim Davis

This episode discusses the impact of weather factors like heat, cold, wind, and humidity on the body. Heat stress relies on sweating and vasodilation, while cold stress activates shivering and vasoconstriction. Wind amplifies heat loss through convection, and combined stressors, like heat with high humidity or cold with wind chill, present unique challenges. Integrated physiological responses help the body adapt and maintain balance.

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