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8 January 2026

Cooler bedroom temperatures help the heart recover during sleep

Maintaining a bedroom temperature of 24°C at night while sleeping reduces stress responses in older adults, according to new Griffith...

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25 November 2025

Five things to know about staying cool in the heat

Australia is no stranger to hot weather, and Griffith University researchers have compiled five handy things to be aware of...

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29 September 2025

Ceiling fans can worsen heat strain when the mercury surpasses 31°C

Ceiling fans as a sole form of cooling do not do enough to fully ameliorate heat-induced physiological strain for vulnerable...

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