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Podcast: Physical Activity Researcher
Episode: /Highlights/ From Construction Sites to Wheelchairs: Who Needs Cooling Vests Most? – José Näf (Pt3)
Description: Why is evaporative cooling vital for people who cannot sweat, like those with paraplegia or artificial skin? Learn how smart cooling vests support health and safety in extreme conditions.
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In this episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen and José Näf discuss how evaporative cooling vests support individuals who suffer from heat sensitivity due to medical conditions such as paraplegia, multiple sclerosis, and severe burns. José explains how the loss of sweating ability in these groups can lead to dangerous heat stress and why conventional cooling met...