Extreme Heat and Your Health: How Heatwaves Affect the Brain, Heart, and Mind
Extreme heat triggers a rise in insomnia, anxiety, and irritability by disrupting the brain’s thermoregulation and sleep cycles. According to medical research and public health reports, high ambient temperatures increase the risk of psychiatric hospitalizations and exacerbate existing mental health conditions, while temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius can impair the body’s ability to dissipate heat, … Read more