HEATWISE: How the Body Adapts to Heat and Sleep?

Université de Lyon's HEATWISE project studies the links between heat, sleep, cognition, and well-being in Lyon and Guadeloupe.

Generic image illustrating the contrast between sleep and a hot, humid environment.
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Generic image illustrating the contrast between sleep and a hot, humid environment.

Amidst climate change and rising temperatures, the HEATWISE project by Université de Lyon analyzes human adaptation to extreme heat, focusing on nocturnal recovery, sleep, cognitive function, and well-being.

In the context of climate change marked by rising temperatures, the HEATWISE project examines how the human body acclimates to repeated heatwaves and to living long-term in hot and humid climates. The study emphasizes nocturnal recovery as a key element of this adaptation.
The project aims to analyze the links between heat, sleep, cognitive function, and well-being. These investigations will be conducted in two complementary ecological settings: in Lyon and in Guadeloupe.
Based on information from the official source: Université de Lyon (ComUE) (20/10/2026)