Jan 7, 2014 – With the extreme cold temperatures from the Polar Vortex that dipped deeply into the United States, the National Association of Tower Erectors reposted a link to the OSHA Cold Stress ...

Humans exposed to cold environments for leisure or occupational activities may experience cold stress. Cold-related physical and mental stress can negatively affect cognitive performance. A recent ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. People are stressed and wellbeing is declining for many. But ...

Imagine this: A construction worker wakes up energized, focused and ready to tackle the day. But it’s the middle of winter. He finishes his coffee at the worksite, unfazed by the biting cold. However, ...

Doctors have long known that high levels of stress may make people more vulnerable to illness, but now researchers report how psychological stress can wreak havoc on your health. It turns out that ...

Outdoor workers exposed to cold and windy conditions are at risk of cold stress and require effective clothing accessories that will enable them to stay comfortable ...

Plants often face a trade-off between growing and surviving under stress. In this study, researchers uncovered how the target of rapamycin (TOR) kinase in tomatoes plays a central role in navigating ...

Cold stress poses significant challenges to livestock production; however, the regulatory mechanisms underlying porcine responses to chronic cold stress remain inadequately understood. To address this ...