Environment
Deployment into locations of extreme environmental conditions makes exceptional demands on the physical and mental fitness of Warfighters. Unprepared warriors can experience adverse physical and mental effects. HPRC provides resources to help military personnel operate successfully in extreme environments.
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How extreme heat conditions affects the body
Extreme heat poses a high risk and can impair the body's ability to regulate core temperatures that can lead to a variety of heat-related illnesses such as dehydration and heat stroke.
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Environment News
How extreme heat conditions affects the body
Extreme heat poses a high risk and can impair the body's ability to regulate core temperatures that can lead to a variety of heat-related illnesses such as dehydration and heat stroke.
Not all sunscreens are created equal
The FDA is taking steps to protect and educate consumers about sun exposure and sunscreen products. Warfighters need to know what products will provide the most sun protection.
Heat stress is a concern even for the fittest Warfighter
Heat acclimatization is the process of giving your body the time needed to adapt to exertion in extreme heat. Even the fittest Warfighters need to take time to acclimatize.
Outside Magazine plunges into the work at USARIEM
Outside Magazine’s Christopher Solomon, took the plunge, so to speak, into the work conducted at the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM).
Have you heard of H.E.L.P?
Cold water is one of the most extreme environments. This technique can help save your life.
Did you get enough sleep?
If you needed an alarm clock to wake up this morning, you probably didn't get enough sleep. You know you have had enough sleep when you are able to wake up naturally, feeling refreshed.
Improving human factors: Decision-making and judgment skills among pilots
Pilot judgment, in addition to knowledge and skill, is critical to mission success.
Heat stress is a concern even for the fittest Warfighter
Heat acclimatization is the process of giving your body the time needed to adapt to exertion in extreme heat. Even the fittest Warfighters need to take time to acclimatize.
Have you heard of H.E.L.P?
Cold water is one of the most extreme environments. This technique can help save your life.
Fluid replacement during operations or exercise
There's a right way to replace the fluids you lose when you sweat.
Protect your skin from the sun
With the hot sun of summer, make sure your skin is protected when exercising outdoors.
How extreme heat conditions affects the body
Extreme heat poses a high risk and can impair the body's ability to regulate core temperatures that can lead to a variety of heat-related illnesses such as dehydration and heat stroke.
Outside Magazine plunges into the work at USARIEM
Outside Magazine’s Christopher Solomon, took the plunge, so to speak, into the work conducted at the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM).
Keeping fit while deployed at sea
Marines and sailors rely on creativity and enthusiasm to keep fit while at sea.
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