Korey Stringer Institute
Named after an N.F.L. player who died of exertional heatstroke and conducts research on the effects of extreme heat on athletes, members of the military, and laborers.
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Aug 29, 2023 • 17min
How Does Extreme Heat Affect the Body?
The podcast explores the effects of extreme heat on the body, including personal experiences with heatstroke. It discusses the challenges of intense exercise in the heat and highlights the importance of cooling down and on-site methods. The chapter also delves into the different methods of measuring body temperature, the impact of humidity, and the vulnerabilities of certain populations to extreme heat and climate change.
