Health and Fitness

Heat stress vulnerability and critical environmental limits for older adults

S. T. Wolf, R. M. Cottle, et al.

This research conducted by S. Tony Wolf and colleagues highlights the increased heat stress vulnerability in healthy older adults compared to their younger counterparts. The study reveals critical environmental limits for older adults during minimal activity, providing evidence-based recommendations to reduce heat-related risks indoors. Discover how to protect our aging population from heat hazards!

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