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The Straits Times: Experts on why heat may affect the elderly more; new heat stress advisory shares tips on cooling down

Contrary to popular belief among the elderly, drinking cold water is an effective way to cool the body and reduce the risk of heat stress, according to Associate Professor Jason Lee Kai Wei, who heads the Heat Resilience and Performance Centre.

Ethiroli: Season 21 Episode 10

24 mins The weather in Singapore is known to be erratic. There are instances of record high temperatures and unusual monsoon surges. As temperatures become noticeably warmer, heat stress has emerged as a concern. What measures are taken to combat this and what can individuals do to beat the heat?

The Straits Times: Extra protection against sunburn needed, as UV index in S’pore hits extreme levels on Wed afternoon

The UV index in S’pore hit extreme levels on the afternoon of Mar 27. Read on to find out how to protect yourself from high UV radiation.

The Straits Times: Beating the heat a growing challenge for seniors, outdoor workers

Associate Professor Jason Lee, director of the Heat Resilience and Performance Centre at the National University of Singapore Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, suggests: “In the near future, we could have cooling shelters or mobile cooling boxes at housing estates for vulnerable folks.”

Dealing with Singapore’s heat: Are you doing it right?

Yahoo Southeast Asia spoke with Associate Professor Jason Lee to learn how heat affects our bodies and what we can do to cope with warmer weather.

CNA: How will 40°C weather affect daily life in Singapore?

Singapore is projected to see daily highs of 40°C by 2045. Experts tell CNA how the rise in temperatures will change the way we live, work, study and play.

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8world: 本地学府及医院展开热应力对人类影响研究

As we forecast more hot days to come, we have embarked on our research to better understand the effect of thermal stress on humans, in terms of cognitive performance and learning ability.

06 Jan 2024

Photo: Ili Nadhirah Mansor

Today Online: Why you should care about Singapore’s latest national climate study

Singapore's third national climate change study released its predictions on how climate change will affect the island nation and we should be concerned. Read on to find out why.

05 Jan 2024

The Straits Times: NUS research centre to lead South-east Asia’s efforts in heat health and productivity

HRPC will be the South-east Asian node for the Global Heat Health Information Network, an information-sharing initiative by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO). ST Photo: Jason Quah

05 Jan 2024

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First GHHIN SEA Heat Health Forum

?️ Mark your calendars for 7-10 January 2025. As our region faces growing heat challenges from climate change, this forum will be a game-changer in shaping a heat-resilient Southeast Asia. Together, we’ll tackle urban heat, workplace exposure, and cultural & traditional perspectives, fostering partnerships and innovative solutions to protect lives and livelihoods.

Past Events

Understanding of Heat-Health Impact in Subtropical High-density Cities: An Experience from Hong Kong

This lecture, given by Prof Ren Chao from the University of Hong Kong, will share new findings of the current situation of extreme hot weather in Hong Kong and the importance of cross-disciplinary collaboration to bridge the scientific world and society.

21 Feb 2024

Organised by: HRPC

The Impact of Climate Change on Heat-Related Illnesses

The seminar, titled "The Impact of Climate Change on Heat-Related Illnesses", will bring experts together and promote collaboration in the realm of heat health research. The talks will encompass a wide range of topics, which include the nature of extreme heat events, the impact of extreme heat on each nation's health, mechanisms underlying heat-related illnesses and strategies to manage these illnesses.

26 Jan 2024

Organised by: HRPC and Duke-NUS' PERC

THERMAL RESILIENCE – An Interdisciplinary Discussion on Heat, Society, and Environment

Rising temperatures brought about by the climate crisis are introducing new vulnerabilities and precarities to the health of our communities, the manner we work, and the way we dwell in our environment. What are these vulnerabilities and precarities? How are they reconfiguring our socio-environmental practices? How are researchers from different disciplinary backgrounds responding to these challenges?

18 Jan 2024

Organised by: Asia Research Institute and NUS Department of Architecture