Performance Under Fire: Older Adult Cognitive Risks and Protections Under Heat Strain.

Su Hyun Shin, Susan Lee Walker, Hyunjung Ji, Hee Yun Lee

Department of Family and Consumer Studies, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.Department of Family and Consumer Studies, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. · pubmed

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Abstract

Although extreme heat events disproportionately affect older adults and the importance of cognition is known, research examining older adult cognition under heat stress is limited. This study examines the relationship between risk/protective factors and heat strain on older adult cognition, employing a social-ecological model.

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Research summary

The paper addresses the cognitive risks and protections of older adults under heat strain, which is pertinent to understanding how environmental stressors affect aging populations. However, while it contributes to the knowledge of cognitive health in older adults, it does not tackle the root causes of aging or lifespan extension directly. The findings may be useful for improving quality of life but do not represent a significant advancement in the field of longevity research.

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