Tag: Physical stress

According to a 2017 systematic review, chronic physical exertion caused by wearing heavy protective gear and body armor can result in depressed immune function. The question, 'is body armor good for the immune system?', reveals a critical distinction between military-grade protective gear and the popular line of sports drinks.

According to aerospace medical studies, sustained high G-force exposure can significantly impair cerebral blood flow, a primary cause of G-induced Loss of Consciousness (G-LOC). Understanding what G-force does to the body reveals the extreme challenges faced by pilots and astronauts in high-acceleration environments.