Water Talks — From Neighborhood to Nephrons: Hydration Practices, Social Context and Biomarkers in a Racially Diverse Young Adult Cohort

Explore the growing challenge of occupational heat stress and its impact on worker health, safety and productivity. Participants will learn how heat exposure and physically demanding work can affect the body, increasing the risk of heat illness, injury and kidney damage, including chronic kidney disease.

Drawing on current research and real-world examples, the presentation highlights occupations most vulnerable to extreme heat and examines practical, evidence-based strategies such as rest breaks, shade and hydration. The session also demonstrates how effective heat-safety practices can protect workers while improving productivity and reducing economic costs for employers and organizations.

Dr. Austin Robinson is a cardiovascular researcher whose work focuses on improving heart health through everyday behaviors such as hydration, nutrition, sleep and physical activity. His research explores how these factors affect the body’s response to heat, cardiovascular function and overall health. He is also dedicated to advancing understanding of racial disparities in heart health and identifying ways to improve outcomes across communities. Robinson has received support for his research from organizations including the National Institutes of Health, the American Heart Association and the American College of Sports Medicine.

Continuing education:

This free webinar offers 1 continuing education unit (CEU) for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) via CDR, and the National Athletic Training Association (NATA) via BOC.