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Time-motion analysis as a novel approach for evaluating the impact of environmental heat exposure on labor loss in agriculture workers

Ioannou LG, Tsoutsoubi L, Samoutis G, Bogataj LK, Kenny GP, Nybo L, Kjellstrom T, Flouris AD. Time-motion analysis as a novel approach for evaluating the impact of environmental heat exposure on labor loss in agriculture workers. Temperature (Austin). 2017 Jul 12;4(3):330-340. doi: 10.1080/23328940.2017.1338210. PMID: 28944274; PMCID: PMC5605156. Abstract: Introduction: In this study we (i) introduced […]

Bone mass of female dance students prior to professional dance training: a cross-sectional study

Amorim T, Metsios GS, Wyon M, Nevill AM, Flouris AD, Maia J, Teixeira E, Machado JC, Marques F, Koutedakis Y. Bone mass of female dance students prior to professional dance training: A cross-sectional study. PLoS One. 2017 Jul 5;12(7):e0180639. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0180639. PMID: 28678833; PMCID: PMC5498074. Abstract: Background: Professional dancers are at risk of developing low […]

Browning formation markers of subcutaneous adipose tissue in relation to resting energy expenditure, physical activity and diet in humans

Dinas PC, Valente A, Granzotto M, Rossato M, Vettor R, Zacharopoulou A, Carrillo AE, Davies NA, Gkiata P, Jamurtas AZ, Koutedakis Y, Metsios GS, Flouris AD. Browning formation markers of subcutaneous adipose tissue in relation to resting energy expenditure, physical activity and diet in humans. Horm Mol Biol Clin Investig. 2017 Jul 5;31(1):/j/hmbci.2017.31.issue-1/hmbci-2017-0008/hmbci-2017-0008.xml. doi: 10.1515/hmbci-2017-0008. […]

Association between extreme cold weather temperatures and mortality in Greece

Amorim T, Ioannou LG, Spapi F, Flouris AD (2017) Association between Extreme Cold Weather Temperatures and Mortality in Greece. J Geriatr Med Gerontol 3:029. doi.org/10.23937/2469-5858/1510029. Abstract: Background: Little is known about cold-related mortality in south Europe. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between extreme cold weather and mortality in Greece. Methods: Daily […]

Global heating: attention is not enough; we need acute and appropriate actions

Nybo L, Kjellstrom T, Bogataj LK, Flouris AD. Global heating: Attention is not enough; we need acute and appropriate actions. Temperature (Austin). 2017 Jun 14;4(3):199-201. doi: 10.1080/23328940.2017.1338930. PMID: 28944262; PMCID: PMC5605165. Abstract: Introducing HEAT-SHIELD ambitions for inter-sectoral collaboration to tackle temperature issues related to workplace heat “Welcome to the world of Temperature!” With these words […]

Low-protein, high-carbohydrate diet increases browning in perirenal adipose tissue but not in inguinal adipose tissue

Pereira MP, Ferreira LAA, da Silva FHS, Christoffolete MA, Metsios GS, Chaves VE, de França SA, Damazo AS, Flouris AD, Kawashita NH. A low-protein, high-carbohydrate diet increases browning in perirenal adipose tissue but not in inguinal adipose tissue. Nutrition. 2017 Oct;42:37-45. doi: 10.1016/j.nut.2017.05.007. Epub 2017 May 31. PMID: 28870477. Abstract: Objective: The aim of this […]

Defining the determinants of endurance running performance in the heat

James CA, Hayes M, Willmott AGB, Gibson OR, Flouris AD, Schlader ZJ, Maxwell NS. Defining the determinants of endurance running performance in the heat. Temperature (Austin). 2017 May 25;4(3):314-329. doi: 10.1080/23328940.2017.1333189. PMID: 28944273; PMCID: PMC5605161. Abstract: In cool conditions, physiologic markers accurately predict endurance performance, but it is unclear whether thermal strain and perceived thermal […]

Effects of physical activity on the link between PGC-1a and FNDC5 in muscle, circulating irisin and UCP1 of white adipocytes in humans: a systematic review

Dinas PC, Lahart IM, Timmons JA, Svensson PA, Koutedakis Y, Flouris AD, Metsios GS. Effects of physical activity on the link between PGC-1a and FNDC5 in muscle, circulating Ιrisin and UCP1 of white adipocytes in humans: A systematic review [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]. F1000Research 2017, 6:286 (https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.11107.2). Abstract: Background: Exercise may activate a brown adipose-like phenotype in […]

Heat remains unaccounted for in thermal physiology and climate change research

Flouris AD and Kenny GP. Heat remains unaccounted for in thermal physiology and climate change research [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]. F1000Research 2017, 6:221 (https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.10554.2). Abstract: In the aftermath of the Paris Agreement, there is a crucial need for scientists in both thermal physiology and climate change research to develop the integrated approaches necessary […]

Role of UCP1 gene variants in interethnic differences in the development of cardio-metabolic diseases

Flouris AD, Shidlovskii YV, Shaposhnikov AV, Yepiskoposyan L, Nadolnik L, Karabon L, Kowalska A, Carrillo AE, Metsios GS and Sakellariou P (2017) Role of UCP1 Gene Variants in Interethnic Differences in the Development of Cardio-Metabolic Diseases. Front. Genet. 8:7. doi: 10.3389/fgene.2017.00007. Abstract: Cardio-metabolic diseases (CMDs) comprise a cluster of risk factors that contribute to chronic […]

Exercise-induced effects on UCP1 expression in classical brown adipose tissue: a systematic review

Flouris AD, Dinas PC, Valente A, Andrade CMB, Kawashita NH, Sakellariou P. Exercise-induced effects on UCP1 expression in classical brown adipose tissue: a systematic review. Horm Mol Biol Clin Investig. 2017 Jan 13;31(2):/j/hmbci.2017.31.issue-2/hmbci-2016-0048/hmbci-2016-0048.xml. doi: 10.1515/hmbci-2016-0048. PMID: 28085671. Abstract: Understanding the impact of regular exercise training on uncoupling protein 1 (UCP1) activity in classical brown adipose […]

Hyperthermia and cardiovascular strain during an extreme heat exposure in young versus older adults

Kenny GP, Poirier MP, Metsios GS, Boulay P, Dervis S, Friesen BJ, Malcolm J, Sigal RJ, Seely AJ, Flouris AD. Hyperthermia and cardiovascular strain during an extreme heat exposure in young versus older adults. Temperature (Austin). 2016 Aug 31;4(1):79-88. doi: 10.1080/23328940.2016.1230171. PMID: 28349096; PMCID: PMC5356213. Abstract: We examined whether older individuals experience greater levels of […]

Prolonged self-paced exercise in the heat – environmental factors affecting performance

Junge N, Jørgensen R, Flouris AD, Nybo L. Prolonged self-paced exercise in the heat – environmental factors affecting performance. Temperature (Austin). 2016 Aug 15;3(4):539-548. doi: 10.1080/23328940.2016.1216257. PMID: 28090557; PMCID: PMC5198812. Abstract: In this review we examine how self-paced performance is affected by environmental heat stress factors during cycling time trial performance as well as considering […]

Antioxidant responses following active and passive smoking of tobacco and electronic cigarettes

Poulianiti K, Karatzaferi C, Flouris AD, Fatouros IG, Koutedakis Y, Jamurtas AZ. Antioxidant responses following active and passive smoking of tobacco and electronic cigarettes. Toxicol Mech Methods. 2016 Jul;26(6):455-61. doi: 10.1080/15376516.2016.1196281. Epub 2016 Jul 27. PMID: 27464467. Abstract:  Context: It has been indicated that acute active and passive tobacco cigarette smoking may cause changes on […]

Age, human performance, and physical employment standards

Kenny GP, Groeller H, McGinn R, Flouris AD. Age, human performance, and physical employment standards. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab. 2016 Jun;41(6 Suppl 2):S92-S107. doi: 10.1139/apnm-2015-0483. PMID: 27277571. Abstract: The proportion of older workers has increased substantially in recent years, with over 25% of the Canadian labour force aged ≥55 years. Along with chronological age comes […]

Do the threshold limit values for work in hot conditions adequately protect workers?

Meade RD, Poirier MP, Flouris AD, Hardcastle SG, Kenny GP. Do the Threshold Limit Values for Work in Hot Conditions Adequately Protect Workers? Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2016 Jun;48(6):1187-96. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000000886. PMID: 26938043. Abstract: Purpose: We evaluated core temperature responses and the change in body heat content (ΔHb) during work performed according to the ACGIH […]

Do the threshold limit values for work in hot conditions adequately protect workers?

Meade RD, Poirier MP, Flouris AD, Hardcastle SG, Kenny GP. Do the Threshold Limit Values for Work in Hot Conditions Adequately Protect Workers? Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2016 Jun;48(6):1187-96. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000000886. PMID: 26938043. Abstract: Purpose: We evaluated core temperature responses and the change in body heat content (ΔHb) during work performed according to the ACGIH […]

Chronic l-menthol-induced browning of white adipose tissue hypothesis: a putative therapeutic regime for combating obesity and improving metabolic health

Sakellariou P, Valente A, Carrillo AE, Metsios GS, Nadolnik L, Jamurtas AZ, Koutedakis Y, Boguszewski C, Andrade CM, Svensson PA, Kawashita NH, Flouris AD. Chronic l-menthol-induced browning of white adipose tissue hypothesis: A putative therapeutic regime for combating obesity and improving metabolic health. Med Hypotheses. 2016 Aug;93:21-6. doi: 10.1016/j.mehy.2016.05.006. Epub 2016 May 11. PMID: 27372851. […]