Impact of Cold Water Intake on Environmental Perceptions, Affect, and Attention Depends on Climate Condition

2020 ◽  
Vol 133 (2) ◽  
pp. 205
Author(s):  
Coudevylle ◽  
Sinnapah ◽  
Hue ◽  
Robin ◽  
Popa-Roch
Author(s):  
Mark Christiani ◽  
Gregory J Grosicki ◽  
Andrew A Flatt

Hydration practices may confound heart rate variability (HRV) measurements when collected in the pre-training period. We aimed to determine the effects of ingesting a hypertonic, sugar-sweetened sports beverage on HRV and hemodynamic parameters in physically active young men. Fifteen subjects consumed 591 ml of Gatorade (6% carbohydrate, ~330 mOsmol/kg), 591 ml water, or 10 ml water (control) in random order on separate days following overnight fasting. HRV and hemodynamics were evaluated in 5-min windows immediately before (T1) and 5-10 min (T2), 25-30 min (T3), 40-45 min (T4), and 55-60 min (T5) post-drinking. Root-mean square of successive differences and the standard deviation of normal RR intervals increased post-water intake at all time-points relative to T1 (P <0.05). No increases were observed post-Gatorade intake, though small effect sizes (ES) were noted at T2 and T3 (P >0.05, ES = 0.27 - 0.32). Systemic vascular resistance increased at T2 post-Gatorade intake and at T2 and T3 post-water intake (P <0.05). No interactions were observed for blood pressure measures, stroke volume, or cardiac output. Gatorade does not evoke cardiovascular adjustments to the same magnitude as water. Practitioners should wait at least 45 min to record HRV post-Gatorade intake and >60 min post-water intake. Key Findings: ● Equal volumes of cold water and Gatorade produce inequivalent cardiac-autonomic and hemodynamic responses. ● HRV responses of greater amplitude and duration were observed following intake of water versus Gatorade. ● Failure to account for recent fluid intake may result in misinterpretation of autonomic status.


2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peimin Cao ◽  
Sherry Xiang ◽  
Jingxi He ◽  
Steve Kibbee ◽  
Sean Bian

Author(s):  
Zhi-ming Yu ◽  
Kai Wang ◽  
Xi-hua Cao ◽  
Bai-zhong Wang ◽  
Xiu-xian Song ◽  
...  

In the current study, we demonstrated the effectiveness of using modified clay as an emergency treatment for controlling Phaeocystis globosa blooms in terms of the removal mechanism, removal rate in both the laboratory and field, and the engineering required. Based on these results, we developed a series of blueprints, including the monitoring and early warning of P. globosa blooms in the water-intake area of the Fangchenggang nuclear power plant (NPP), the manufacture of the modified-clay emergency disposal facilities, and the operation schemes in treating different scale of blooms. From December 2014 to February 2015, modified clay was applied to successfully control P. globosa blooms and to effectively protect the cold-water source of the NPP. Thus, a set of engineering solutions using modified clay was established and confirmed to be a viable approach for treating harmful algae blooms that threaten the cold-water sources of NPPs.


2020 ◽  
Vol 52 (7S) ◽  
pp. 964-964
Author(s):  
Somi Yun ◽  
Yunbin Lee ◽  
Heejin Lee ◽  
Jae Gu Hwang ◽  
Ah-Reum Jung ◽  
...  

2013 ◽  
Vol 47 (4) ◽  
pp. 137-141 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy W. Hogan ◽  
Jessica Withrow ◽  
Chad Linebaugh ◽  
Andrew Harmer ◽  
John Steinbeck ◽  
...  

AbstractOcean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) is a marine renewable energy technology with the potential to provide baseload power to island communities in tropical regions. Large volumes of warm and cold water are required to drive the electricity-producing cycle. This creates a risk, particularly at the warm water intake, for the impingement and entrainment of organisms. This paper provides an update on the progress of a project funded by the U.S. Department of Energy that seeks to estimate the potential impacts of a warm water intake being considered for a potential OTEC project in Kauai, Hawaii. A 9-month, site-specific biological field sampling program has recently been completed at the OTEC site under consideration in Kauai.The intent of the field sampling program was to generate a baseline characterization of the species and life stages of ichthyoplankton present in the areas where the warm water intake may be located for the potential OTEC facility. This baseline characterization data will aid in the siting, selection, and design of the best intake technology for the warm water intake. It will also provide data useful for estimating the potential impacts of an intake at this location on the organisms present.


2006 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 511-522 ◽  
Author(s):  
Therese Westrell ◽  
Yvonne Andersson ◽  
Thor Axel Stenström

Estimates on drinking water consumption are necessary in risk assessments on microbial hazards in drinking water. Large differences in consumption habits between countries have been reported. In order to establish estimates for the Swedish population, water consumption data from a waterborne outbreak investigation (157 people), a small water consumption study (75 people) and a large study on health and environmental factors (10,957 people) were analysed. A lognormal distribution for the daily direct/cold water intake in litres with μ=−0.299 and σ=0.570 was fitted to the quantitative data, representing the general population. The average daily consumption of tap water as plain drinking water and as heated tap water, e.g. in coffee and tea, was 0.86±0.48 l and 0.94±0.69 l, respectively. Women consumed more cold tap water than did men, while men appeared to have a higher consumption of heated tap water. Cold tap water intake was highest in the oldest age group, (≥70 years). The consumption of bottled water was very low (mean 0.06 l/d) when compared to other countries.


2006 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
pp. 311-317 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiu Li Zuo ◽  
Yan Qing Li ◽  
Lei Shi ◽  
Guo Ping Lv ◽  
Rong Guang Kuang ◽  
...  

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 122-128
Author(s):  
Yunbin Lee ◽  
Somi Yun ◽  
Jaegu Hwang ◽  
Heejin Lee ◽  
Ah Reum Jung ◽  
...  

PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of cooling treatment by cold water intake before and during exercise in a hot environment on cognitive function.METHODS: Twelve healthy adult men (26.3±4.4 years, 176.2±5.8 cm, 77.2±14.6 kg, 24.8±3.7 kg/m<sup>2</sup>) completed 3 exercise tests; with drinking warm water (36.5°C), with drinking cold water (4°C), or without drinking water. Each test was separated at least 3 days. During each test, they ran on a treadmill for 20 minutes at 75% of their maximal heart rate in 40°C with 40% of humidity. For the drinking conditions, the total volume of drinking was set to 1% of the participant’s weight. Before the test in each drinking condition, they consume 1/3 of the total volume at once. The remaining 2/3 was consumed separately 3 times at six-min interval during exercise. A neuropsychological test using the Stroop Color and Word Test (SCWT) was conducted before and after the exercise to examine the changes of cognitive abilities. Data were analyzed using a two way repeated measures ANOVA.RESULTS: Comparing pre- and post-exercise SCWT, the main effects in words, colors, and words and colors were noticed (p=.000, p=.003, and p=.008, respectively). No differences were found between water drinking conditions.CONCLUSIONS: Overall, a short bout of high-intensity exercise in the hot environment improved cognitive functions, but it was not possible to determine how water temperature and water intake affected cognitive ability. Further research is needed considering the ages and fitness levels of participants.


2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 569-575
Author(s):  
Jessen George ◽  
S. Suriyanarayanan

The aim of this study is to determine the general drinking water consumption pattern in Mysore city, Karnataka, South India with special reference to cold water (without boiling), and to construct a data base for water consumption habits of Mysore people. In developing countries microbial risk assessment studies, water intake values are often adopted from developed countries. However, these values may not be suitable for the risk characterization of human populations from tropical regions of developing countries. Hence, the present study aimed to assess the water consumption pattern among the general population in Mysore city as a first attempt in this region. To compare seasonal variations in water consumption patterns, our study was carried in two major seasons, i.e. in the summer (n = 1,256) and winter (n = 1,230) of 2012–2013. Cold water intake rates were assessed by age, gender and season. The results of this study indicate that the average cold water consumption rate during the summer was 1.12 L/day per person and in the winter season was 0.92 L/day per person. The present survey study is believed to be the first attempt to quantify the intake of cold water consumption in Mysore city, Karnataka, South India.


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