<i>Experimental Physiology</i> special issue: Extreme environmental physiology

Tipton, Michael J.

doi:10.1113/ep089151

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“…39 The evidence in the literature is conflicting, with some studies stating no benefit to staying in the water longer, with a significant increase in risk as the body temperature falls. 40 , 41 Another study found significant changes in blood markers, and consequent theorized effects of these changes only occurred after a significant period of immersion. 42 Our data did not align with the time periods indicated in these studies (10 minutes or fewer or more than an hour), instead suggesting a period of more than 15 minutes in winter, or 30 minutes in summer, to be the most effective length of time to spend in the water with the goal of reducing mental health symptoms.…”

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How do women feel cold water swimming affects their menstrual and perimenopausal symptoms?

Pound,

Massey,

Roseneil

et al. 2024

Post Reprod Health

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Objective This study aimed to determine how women felt cold water swimming affected their menstrual and perimenopausal symptoms. Study design An online survey that asked women who regularly swim in cold water about their experiences. The survey was advertised for 2 months on social media. Questions related to cold water swimming habits and menstrual and perimenopausal symptoms were analysed. Main outcome measures Quantitative and qualitative data including; frequency of menstrual and menopause symptoms, the effect of cold water swimming on these symptoms. Results 1114 women completed the survey. Women reported that cold water swimming reduced their menstrual symptoms, notably psychological symptoms such as anxiety (46.7%), mood swings (37.7%) and irritability (37.6%). Perimenopausal women reported a significant improvement in anxiety (46.9%), mood swings (34.5%), low mood (31.1%) and hot flushes (30.3%). The majority of women with symptoms swam specifically to reduce these symptoms (56.4% for period and 63.3% for perimenopause symptoms). Women said they felt it was the physical and mental effects of the cold water that helped their symptoms. For the free text question, five themes were identified: the calming and mood-boosting effect of the water, companionship and community, period improvements, an improvement in hot flushes and an overall health improvement. Conclusion Women felt that cold water swimming had a positive overall effect on menstrual and perimenopause symptoms. Studies on other forms of exercise to relieve menstrual and perimenopause symptoms may show similar findings.

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How do women feel cold water swimming affects their menstrual and perimenopausal symptoms?

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Massey,

Roseneil

et al. 2024

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“…The term “extreme environments” conjures up images of rugged terrains, limited access to necessary daily resources, and quixotic climatic conditions. This term has been used in the human physiology and medical literature to broadly characterize highly challenging and difficult ecologies, to both live and tread in, often at the metaphorical, and sometimes literal ends of the earth (Grocott, 2008; Tipton, 2021; Young et al, 2003). While extreme settings are enthusiastically explored from these perspectives, incorporating human biology frameworks is an opportunity to expand the scope of extreme environment research.…”

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The now and future of human biology at the extremes: An introduction to the special issue

Niclou,

Sarma

2023

American J Hum Biol

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ObjectivesA hallmark of the human species is our adaptability to a wide range of different ecologies and ecosystems, including some of the most extreme settings. Human biologists have long studied how humans have successfully (and sometimes unsuccessfully) adapted to such extremes, particularly ecological extremes like environments at lower limits of temperature and high altitude. In this special issue, we revisit traditional definitions and explore new conceptions of work in extreme environments. We argue that our definitions of extremes should change with our changing world, and account for extremes unique to the Anthropocene, including environments of inequality and precarity, pandemic landscapes, climate‐impacted settings, obesogenic environments, and the environments of human spaceflight. We also explore the future of work at the extremes and provide some suggested guidelines on how human biologists can continue to build and expand on foundational work in this area.ConclusionWhile human biologists have done critical work on groups living in extreme environments, our definitions of humans at the limits continue to change as the world around us also changes. Scholars in this area have a responsibility to re‐examine the parameters of extremes to stay at the forefront of scientific exploration and collaboration so human biology, as a discipline, can continue to shape our understanding of adaptability, and thus contribute to the continued thriving of all humans as we endure new climatic, environmental, and societal extremes.

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“…His achievements during his 6‐year tenure with the journal stand as clear testament to his leadership and championing of whole‐body integrative human physiology. Under his stewardship, Experimental Physiology has seen record submissions and acceptances, published impressive special issues on Extreme Environmental Physiology (Tipton, 2020) and COVID‐19 (Tipton, 2022), and implemented numerous policies and initiatives to improve author and reader experiences.…”

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“…I take this opportunity to thank you all for your sterling efforts. And I would like to thank Professor Mike (Tipton, 2020) and COVID-19 (Tipton, 2022), and implemented numerous policies and initiatives to improve author and reader experiences.…”

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On changes, challenges and collaboration: Introducing a new Editor‐in‐Chief and moving to Open Access

Reichelt

Stewart

2022

Experimental Physiology

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Experimental Physiology special issue: Extreme environmental physiology

Cited by 3 publications

References 35 publications

How do women feel cold water swimming affects their menstrual and perimenopausal symptoms?

How do women feel cold water swimming affects their menstrual and perimenopausal symptoms?

The now and future of human biology at the extremes: An introduction to the special issue

On changes, challenges and collaboration: Introducing a new Editor‐in‐Chief and moving to Open Access

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