Low-energy cooling strategies modulate biomarkers of kidney injury risk in older adults exposed to very hot and dry heat
Abstract
Acute kidney injury contributes to the increased mobility and mortality reported during heatwaves. Air conditioning is protective but may not be available to all; thus, there is a need to identify non-air-conditioning-dependent cooling strategies. We show that water spray mitigates, but fans elevate heat-related increases in biomarkers of acute kidney injury in older adults exposed to 3 h of very hot and dry conditions.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Thermoregulation and physiological responses
Climate Change and Health Impacts
Effects of Environmental Stressors on Livestock
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Applied Physiology
- Volume
- 140
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 589–594
- Publication date
- 29 January 2026
- Language
- EN