Chapter

How Cooling the Torso Can Inhibit Heat Loss
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21:53 - 28:42 (06:49)

The body's thermostat is located in the brain and receives information about the overall body surface temperature. Cooling the torso can cause vasoconstriction that inhibits heat loss through the skin's portals, which can lead to overheating.

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The episode discusses techniques for cooling the body in hot weather including using specialized surfaces on the hands, feet, and face, as well as applying ice packs to the head or neck.
21:53 - 23:35 (01:42)
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Cooling Techniques
Summary

The episode discusses techniques for cooling the body in hot weather including using specialized surfaces on the hands, feet, and face, as well as applying ice packs to the head or neck.

Chapter
How Cooling the Torso Can Inhibit Heat Loss
Episode
Dr. Craig Heller: Using Temperature To Optimize Performance, Brain & Body Health
Podcast
Huberman Lab
This episode discusses how body temperature is regulated and how cooling specific parts of the body, such as the torso, can actually reduce heat loss and increase core body temperature.
23:35 - 25:56 (02:20)
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Body Temperature Regulation
Summary

This episode discusses how body temperature is regulated and how cooling specific parts of the body, such as the torso, can actually reduce heat loss and increase core body temperature.

Chapter
How Cooling the Torso Can Inhibit Heat Loss
Episode
Dr. Craig Heller: Using Temperature To Optimize Performance, Brain & Body Health
Podcast
Huberman Lab
The effects of post-exercise on heating and cooling of the brain can negatively impact cognition causing brain fog or mental fatigue.
25:56 - 28:42 (02:45)
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Exercise
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The effects of post-exercise on heating and cooling of the brain can negatively impact cognition causing brain fog or mental fatigue. Ultra running competitions and marathons have gained a lot of interest with more individuals participating in these endurance events.

Chapter
How Cooling the Torso Can Inhibit Heat Loss
Episode
Dr. Craig Heller: Using Temperature To Optimize Performance, Brain & Body Health
Podcast
Huberman Lab