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  2. Do humans need to hibernate, too? What the research shows - AOL

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    Needing more sleep during the winter may also be due to what’s known as “social jet lag,” experts said, meaning that the fun, late nights you had all summer may be why you’re having ...

  3. Cold and heat adaptations in humans - Wikipedia

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    Humans inhabit hot climates, both dry and humid, and have done so for millions of years. Selective use of clothing and technological inventions such as air conditioning allows humans to live in hot climates. One example is the Chaamba, who live in the Sahara Desert. They wear clothing that traps air in between skin and the clothes, preventing ...

  4. Hibernation - Wikipedia

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    Northern bat hibernating in Norway Bats hibernating in a silver mine. Hibernation is a state of minimal activity and metabolic depression undergone by some animal species. . Hibernation is a seasonal heterothermy characterized by low body-temperature, slow breathing and heart-rate, and low metaboli

  5. Neuroscience of sleep - Wikipedia

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    As humans fall asleep, body activity slows down. Body temperature, heart rate, breathing rate, and energy use all decrease. Brain waves slow down. The excitatory neurotransmitter acetylcholine becomes less available in the brain. [9] Humans often maneuver to create a thermally friendly environment—for example, by curling up into a ball if cold.

  6. Humans might not hibernate but may still need more winter ...

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  7. Camping: The health benefits of sleeping outside - AOL

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    Travel restrictions mean many are exploring the UK for a second year.

  8. Human thermoregulation - Wikipedia

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    As in other mammals, human thermoregulation is an important aspect of homeostasis. In thermoregulation, body heat is generated mostly in the deep organs, especially the liver, brain, and heart, and in contraction of skeletal muscles. [1] Humans have been able to adapt to a great diversity of climates, including hot humid and hot arid.

  9. Cold shock response - Wikipedia

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    Some people are much better prepared to survive sudden exposure to very cold water due to body and mental characteristics and due to conditioning. [1] In fact, cold water swimming (also known as ice swimming or winter swimming) is a sport and an activity that reportedly can lead to several health benefits when done regularly.