Although children sweat less than adults, they are able to regulate body heat in other ways.
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When you say ‘but aren’t you cold?’ what are you really asking? Kids will answer how they feel now; parents are planning ahead.
The ‘Scandinavian sleep method’ is having a moment on social media. But what is it? And will it stop you fighting over the doona?
One type of sweat tends to smell more than the other, and it might not be the one you think.
Cooling blankets are all over social media. But do they help you sleep? Here’s what we know so far.
Both are caused by exposure to excessive heat, whether from hot conditions, physical exertion, or both.
Excessive sweating is a very common problem, and there are many treatments you can try yourself or discuss with your doctor.
Wool, cotton, polyester? Here’s what we found when it comes to choosing the right textiles for sleep.
Shivering actually helps warm our bodies up.
During pregnancy, the body’s capacity to regulate temperature changes. Here’s how to cool down and the overheating red flags to watch out for.
Looking after a baby during extreme heat events takes a little planning and a lot of patience. Here are some practical steps you can take.
Keeping warm in winter and cool in summer is down to more than the length of your hair.
If you think your medicine may be contributing to overheating, it’s very important you keep taking your medicine. Discuss your symptoms with your pharmacist or doctor.
Extreme heat kills more Australians than any other natural hazard. Here’s why it’s important to keep an eye on older family and friends this summer.
With an increasing number of people living with dementia worldwide and in Canada, it’s crucial to find ways to promote community awareness and prevent people with dementia from getting lost.
No, you’re not imagining it. You can pee more in winter. Mostly, there’s nothing to worry about. But it could be a sign of hypothermia.
On a hot and humid day, the fan is your friend. But ice cream won’t make the difference you think it will.
Heat stroke is a danger in extreme temperatures, but a major risk factor for dying during a heat wave is cardiovascular disease and other pre-existing health conditions.
When the weather outside is very hot, it can make us feel really unhappy. Here’s why.
The cetacean brain has a specialised thermogenic system that helps the animal’s brain to produce enough heat to maintain a functional brain temperature.
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Assistant Professor of Medicine, Bond University
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Associate Professor of Science & Medicine, Bond University
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Professor, Anatomy Physiology and Human Biology, The University of Western Australia
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Professor of Heat & Health; Director of Heat & Health Research Incubator; Director of Thermal Ergonomics Laboratory, University of Sydney
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Duncan Mitchell is a Friend of The Conversation.
Honorary Professorial Research Fellow, University of the Witwatersrand
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Professor, School of Physiology; Director, Brain Function Research Group, University of the Witwatersrand
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Professor of Environmental Physiology and Ergonomics, Dean of Loughborough Design School, Loughborough University
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Professor of Environmental Humanities, University of Kent
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Post-doctoral Research Fellow in Neuroscience, The University of Queensland
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Associate Professor of Thermal Physiology, University of Wollongong
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Associate professor in Vertebrate Palaeontology, University of the Witwatersrand
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Senior Lecturer in Physiology, Swinburne University of Technology
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Professor and Deputy Head of School, Sydney School of Public Health, University of Sydney
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Lecturer in Human Anatomy, Swinburne University of Technology
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Lecturer in Physiology, The University of Melbourne