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2. Occupational heat stress - Wikipedia

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   Occupational heat stress is the net load to which a worker is exposed from the combined contributions of metabolic heat, environmental factors, and clothing worn, which results in an increase in heat storage in the body. [1] Heat stress can result in heat-related illnesses, such as heat stroke, hyperthermia, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, heat ...

3. Heat exhaustion - Wikipedia

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   Heat exhaustion is a precursor to heat stroke, a severe form of heat-related illness. Heat stroke is more likely than heat exhaustion to cause palor, hot and dry skin, syncope, and dysfunction of the central nervous system (e.g., altered mental status, loss of spatial awareness, loss of bodily movement control, seizures, etc.).

4. Excessive heat found to exacerbate stress, mental health ...

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   The body produces the stress hormone cortisol to cope with the stress excessive heat puts on the body, which can lead to anxiety and stress. It's unclear if extreme heat can be the cause of mental ...

5. Heat illness - Wikipedia

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   Heat illness is a spectrum of disorders due to increased body temperature. It can be caused by either environmental conditions or by exertion. It includes minor conditions such as heat cramps, heat syncope, and heat exhaustion as well as the more severe condition known as heat stroke. [1] It can affect any or all anatomical systems. [2]

6. Heat awareness remains top priority for schools

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7. What people should know about stress, according to a doctor - AOL

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   CNN: What does stress do to a person’s body? Dr. Leana Wen: When people experience a perceived threat, a variety of hormones are released that make the heart beat faster and increase blood ...

8. Heat syncope - Wikipedia

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   Heat syncope is fainting or dizziness as a result of overheating (syncope is the medical term for fainting). It is a type of heat illness. The basic symptom of heat syncope is fainting, with or without mental confusion. [1] Heat syncope is caused by peripheral vessel dilation, resulting in diminished blood flow to the brain and dehydration.

9. Drew Brees partners with 'The Heat Factor' to raise awareness ...

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