Aging impairs heat loss, but when does it matter?
Stapleton JM, Poirier MP, Flouris AD, Boulay P, Sigal RJ, Malcolm J, Kenny GP. Aging impairs heat loss, but when does it matter? J Appl Physiol (1985). 2015 Feb 1;118(3):299-309. doi: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00722.2014. Epub 2014 Dec 11. PMID: 25505030; PMCID: PMC4312844. Abstract: Aging is associated with an attenuated physiological ability to dissipate heat. However, it remains […]
The human thermoregulatory system and its response to thermal stress
Kenny GP, Flouris AD. 13-The human thermoregulatory system and its response to thermal stress, Editor(s): Faming Wang, Chuansi Gao, In Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles, Protective Clothing, Woodhead Publishing, 2014, Pages 319-365, ISBN 9781782420323, https://doi.org/10.1533/9781782420408.3.319. (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9781782420323500132). Abstract: An overview of the physiology of human thermoregulation is presented, including a discussion of the principle of heat […]
A review on ergonomics of headgear: thermal effects
Bogerd CP, Aerts JM, Annaheim S, Bröde P, Bruyne G, Flouris AD, Kuklane K, Sotto Mayor T, Rossi RM (2015). A review on ergonomics of headgear: Thermal effects. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics. 45. 1-12. 10.1016/j.ergon.2014.10.004. Abstract: The thermal effects related to wearing headgear are complex and different studies have investigated single parts of this […]
Association between habitual physical activity and brown adipose tissue activity in individuals undergoing PET-CT scan
Dinas PC, Nikaki A, Jamurtas AZ, Prassopoulos V, Efthymiadou R, Koutedakis Y, Georgoulias P, Flouris AD. Association between habitual physical activity and brown adipose tissue activity in individuals undergoing PET-CT scan. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 2015 Jan;82(1):147-54. doi: 10.1111/cen.12620. Epub 2014 Oct 27. PMID: 25262810. Abstract: Objective: Augmented brown adipose tissue (BAT) mass and activity lead […]
Prevalence of low bone mineral density in female dancers
Amorim T, Wyon M, Maia J, Machado JC, Marques F, Metsios GS, Flouris AD, Koutedakis Y. Prevalence of low bone mineral density in female dancers. Sports Med. 2015 Feb;45(2):257-68. doi: 10.1007/s40279-014-0268-5. PMID: 25281333. Abstract: Background and objective: While some authors report that dancers have reduced bone mineral density (BMD) and increased risk of osteoporosis, others […]
Treatment of exertional heat stress developed during low or moderate physical work
Flouris AD, Wright-Beatty HE, Friesen BJ, Casa DJ, Kenny GP. Treatment of exertional heat stress developed during low or moderate physical work. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2014 Dec;114(12):2551-60. doi: 10.1007/s00421-014-2971-1. Epub 2014 Aug 15. PMID: 25118838. Abstract: Purpose: We examined whether treatment for exertional heat stress via ice water immersion (IWI) or natural recovery is […]
Changes in heart rate variability during the induction and decay of heat acclimation
Flouris AD, Poirier MP, Bravi A, Wright-Beatty HE, Herry C, Seely AJ, Kenny GP. Changes in heart rate variability during the induction and decay of heat acclimation. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2014 Oct;114(10):2119-28. doi: 10.1007/s00421-014-2935-5. Epub 2014 Jun 24. PMID: 24957416. Abstract: Purpose: We evaluated the changes in core temperature, heart rate, and heart rate […]
Molecular pathways linking non-shivering thermogenesis and obesity: focusing on brown adipose tissue development
Valente A, Jamurtas AZ, Koutedakis Y, Flouris AD. Molecular pathways linking non-shivering thermogenesis and obesity: focusing on brown adipose tissue development. Biol Rev Camb Philos Soc. 2015 Feb;90(1):77-88. doi: 10.1111/brv.12099. Epub 2014 Apr 7. PMID: 24708171. Abstract: An increase in energy intake and/or a decrease in energy expenditure lead to fat storage, causing overweight and […]
Instruments to assess secondhand smoke exposure in large cohorts of never smokers: the smoke scales
Misailidi M, Tzatzarakis MN, Kavvalakis MP, Koutedakis Y, Tsatsakis AM, Flouris AD. Instruments to assess secondhand smoke exposure in large cohorts of never smokers: the smoke scales. PLoS One. 2014 Jan 21;9(1):e85809. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0085809. PMID: 24465719; PMCID: PMC3897519. Abstract: The objectives of this study were to: (i) to develop questionnaires that can identify never-smoking children and […]
Heart rate variability during exertional heat stress: effects of heat production and treatment
Flouris AD, Bravi A, Wright-Beatty HE, Green G, Seely AJ, Kenny GP. Heart rate variability during exertional heat stress: effects of heat production and treatment. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2014 Apr;114(4):785-92. doi: 10.1007/s00421-013-2804-7. Epub 2014 Jan 5. PMID: 24390688. Abstract: Purpose: We assessed the efficacy of different treatments (i.e., treatment with ice water immersion vs. […]
Exercise and exposure to heat following bovine colostrum supplementation: a review of gastrointestinal and immune function
Carrillo AE, Koutedakis Y, Flouris AD. Exercise and exposure to heat following bovine colostrum supplementation: a review of gastrointestinal and immune function. Cell Mol Biol (Noisy-le-grand). 2013 Nov 3;59(1):84-8. PMID: 24200023. Abstract: Colostrum is the first milk produced by mammalian mothers and is essential for the health and survival of the newborn. Bovine colostrum (BC) […]
Do older adults experience greater thermal strain during heat waves?
Stapleton JM, Larose J, Simpson C, Flouris AD, Sigal RJ, and Kenny GP. Do older adults experience greater thermal strain during heat waves?. Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism. 39(3): 292-298. https://doi.org/10.1139/apnm-2013-0317. Abstract: Heat waves are the cause of many preventable deaths around the world, especially among older adults and in countries with more temperate climates. In the […]
Effects of milk bioactive compounds on health
Armand M, Flouris AD. Effects of milk bioactive compounds on health. Cell Mol Biol (Noisy-le-grand). 2013;59(1):1-3. PMID: 24377120. No abstract available. Full Text Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24377120/
Autonomic nervous system modulation during accidental syncope induced by heat and orthostatic stress
Carrillo AE, Cheung SS, Flouris AD. Autonomic nervous system modulation during accidental syncope induced by heat and orthostatic stress. Aviat Space Environ Med. 2013 Jul;84(7):722-5. doi: 10.3357/asem.3573.2013. PMID: 23855068. Abstract: Background: Heart rate variability (HRV) indices (LF, HF, LF/HF, RMSSD, and pNN50) under combined heat and orthostatic stress leading up to and during accidental syncope […]
Exposure to secondhand smoke promotes sympathetic activity and cardiac muscle cachexia
Flouris AD, Dinas PC, Tzatzarakis MN, Metsios GS, Kostikas K, Jamurtas AZ, Tsatsakis AM, Koutedakis Y. Exposure to secondhand smoke promotes sympathetic activity and cardiac muscle cachexia. Int J Environ Health Res. 2014;24(3):189-94. doi: 10.1080/09603123.2013.800966. Epub 2013 Jun 26. PMID: 23802614. Abstract: Recent trials demonstrated that a single brief exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS) generates […]
Acute effects of second-hand smoke on complete blood count
Dinas PC, Metsios GS, Jamurtas AZ, Tzatzarakis MN, Wallace Hayes A, Koutedakis Y, Tsatsakis AM, Flouris AD. Acute effects of second-hand smoke on complete blood count. Int J Environ Health Res. 2014;24(1):56-62. doi: 10.1080/09603123.2013.782603. Epub 2013 Apr 2. PMID: 23544435. Abstract: We assessed the acute effects of a 1-h exposure to second-hand smoke (SHS) on […]
Acute impact of active and passive electronic cigarette smoking on serum cotinine and lung function
Flouris AD, Chorti MS, Poulianiti KP, Jamurtas AZ, Kostikas K, Tzatzarakis MN, Wallace Hayes A, Tsatsakis AM, Koutedakis Y. Acute impact of active and passive electronic cigarette smoking on serum cotinine and lung function. Inhal Toxicol. 2013 Feb;25(2):91-101. doi: 10.3109/08958378.2012.758197. PMID: 23363041. Abstract: Context: Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are becoming increasingly popular yet their effects on […]
Secondhand smoke exposure induces acutely airway acidification and oxidative stress
Kostikas K, Minas M, Nikolaou E, Papaioannou AI, Liakos P, Gougoura S, Gourgoulianis KI, Dinas PC, Metsios GS, Jamurtas AZ, Flouris AD, Koutedakis Y. Secondhand smoke exposure induces acutely airway acidification and oxidative stress. Respir Med. 2013 Feb;107(2):172-9. doi: 10.1016/j.rmed.2012.10.017. Epub 2012 Dec 4. PMID: 23218453. Abstract: Previous studies have shown that secondhand smoke induces […]
Acute effects of electronic and tobacco cigarette smoking on complete blood count
Flouris AD, Poulianiti KP, Chorti MS, Jamurtas AZ, Kouretas D, Owolabi EO, Tzatzarakis MN, Tsatsakis AM, Koutedakis Y. Acute effects of electronic and tobacco cigarette smoking on complete blood count. Food Chem Toxicol. 2012 Oct;50(10):3600-3. doi: 10.1016/j.fct.2012.07.025. Epub 2012 Jul 31. PMID: 22858449. Abstract: The World Health Organisation called for research assessing the safety of […]
Respiratory and immune response to maximal physical exertion following exposure to secondhand smoke in healthy adults
Flouris AD, Metsios GS, Carrillo AE, Jamurtas AZ, Stivaktakis PD, Tzatzarakis MN, Tsatsakis AM, Koutedakis Y. Respiratory and immune response to maximal physical exertion following exposure to secondhand smoke in healthy adults. PLoS One. 2012;7(2):e31880. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0031880. Epub 2012 Feb 15. Erratum in: PLoS One. 20127(4): doi/10.1371/annotation/f2eb18a5-4dd2-49c1-95e9-2299402ee5a6. Carrill, Andres E [corrected to Carrillo, Andres E]. […]
The effect of a covert manipulation of ambient temperature on heat storage and voluntary exercise intensity
Hartley GL, Flouris AD, Plyley MJ, Cheung SS. The effect of a covert manipulation of ambient temperature on heat storage and voluntary exercise intensity. Physiol Behav. 2012 Mar 20;105(5):1194-201. doi: 10.1016/j.physbeh.2011.12.017. Epub 2011 Dec 29. PMID: 22226992. Abstract: The modulation of sub-maximal voluntary exercise intensity during heat stress has been suggested as a behavioral response […]