Tag: heat waves
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Human activity pushed 2025 to become the third-hottest year on record, experts say
Overview: A warming trend continues The year 2025 has been confirmed as the third-hottest on record, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and climate scientists. The near-term warming aligns with a longer trend of rising average temperatures driven by human activity, with fossil fuel combustion playing a central role in the atmosphere’s heat balance.…
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Climate Change Threatens Marathon Performance: Warmer Weather Remakes the Race Course
Runners Prepare for Warmer Race Days On race day, athletes chase a narrow window of temperatures that help them perform at their best. This Sunday’s New York City Marathon will unfold under weather conditions warmer than what experts say is optimal for peak performance. The ideal marathon climate is widely cited as roughly between 39°F…
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Rising temperatures threaten older hearts: heat and CVD risk
Introduction: heat, aging, and the silent risk As the climate heats up, an overlooked public health crisis is unfolding at the intersection of aging and extreme heat. A recent narrative review published in the Journal of Applied Physiology synthesizes for the first time how aging magnifies the cardiovascular stress of high ambient temperatures. The result…
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Rising Temperatures Threaten Older Hearts: Heat & Health
Overview: Heat, aging, and heart health As climate change pushes global temperatures higher and heat waves become more frequent, a silent crisis is unfolding at the intersection of aging and the cardiovascular system. A recent narrative review in the Journal of Applied Physiology synthesizes evidence from the past decade showing that older adults face disproportionate…