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Wind chill doesn’t change the temperature — it alters how we feel it.
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In May this year, 21 athletes died at an ultra-running event in northern China. Some survivors have been threatened for telling their story.
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The physiologist and survival expert on the joys and dangers of cold water immersion
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After 21 runners died when high winds and freezing rain struck an ultramarathon race, one competitor said he survived only because a shepherd carried his unconscious body to shelter.
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The 62-mile mountain race in Gansu Province left athletes in shorts and T-shirts facing freezing rain, hail and high winds.
If you are doing an outdoors event at altitude, always have a rain jacket, some warm clothing, food, drink and communication device to call for help.
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Freezing rain and winds hit a long-distance race in a mountainous tourist site in China.
Beware of hypothermia when exercising outside in the cold.
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A gene mutation that allowed our ancestors to venture north might also give some of us a competitive sporting advantage.
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Lost, wet and alone in a freezing, snow covered landscape, an Icelandic fisherman’s story of survival against the odds reveals the human body’s remarkable ability to adapt to the cold.
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Being cold burns more calories, thanks in part to shivering. But freezing yourself comes with some heart risks as well.
Watch out for hypothermia and listen to the warning for people with CHD and high blood pressure. There is always a risk.
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Wim Hof claims cold-water immersion can help fight modern diseases. As outdoor swimming becomes ever more popular in the UK, photojournalist Jonny Weeks joined him for a weekend to experience it firsthand
I can't find the word Hypothermia anywhere in this article. I think this could be a risk factor for some people.
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Cool temperature workouts may be the answer for those who want to exercise without becoming a hot mess.
The next fitness trend? Watch out for #Hypothermia!
One advantage of doing this inside is less risk of wind chill factor. For every 10km/hr your run/cycle/wind it steals 1 degree Celsius from your core temperature so you could be at risk of hypothermia.
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During extreme cold, the blood rushes to the center of the body to protect vital organs, and the body temperature can fall to dangerous lows. The best advice is to stay inside, experts say.
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The Arrowhead 135 purposely takes place during the coldest stretch of winter in some of the most frigid locations in the continental U.S.
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Here's how athletes at the Winter Olympics are able to perform in extreme cold.
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Popular beliefs – including heat loss, sugar and hyperactivity, and eating in the evening making you fat – have been blown out of the water
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They're popular events throughout the winter, but do they provide any health benefits?
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It's official: July 2012 was the hottest month on record for the lower 48 states. Ever.
PM - For when it gets hot again in Perth!
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How cold does it need to be before we become susceptible to hypothermia? Discover the symptoms and whether you are at risk.