Rising temperatures can heighten dangers. - Climate change increases instances of migraines and strokes.
Research reveals that excessive heat and humidity can worsen certain brain disorders including stroke, migraines, epilepsy, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer's disease.
Optimal brain conditions
Different regions of our brain function according to the surrounding temperature and humidity. The ideal range is between 20°C to 26°C and 20% to 80% humidity.
Certain areas of our brain operate near their maximum capacity. Hence, any slight increases in temperature or humidity could impact these regions, particularly during sudden, intense changes brought upon by climate change.
Usually, our brain controls our sweating mechanisms or urges us to seek shade to maintain a stable body temperature. However, drastic changes in weather conditions make it harder for the brain to regulate our temperature, causing malfunction.
The consequences can include disrupted sweating responses and impaired sensitivity to heat. Additionally, some drugs prescribed for neurological and psychiatric disorders worsen the issue.
The fallouts: For instance, heat waves impact sleep patterns. Sleep problems intensify conditions like epilepsy. Moreover, hotter temperatures can thicken our blood, increasing the risk of clotting.
For people with epilepsy, this may result in a reduced ability to control seizures and an increase in the frequency of strokes. Similarly, many psychiatric diseases like schizophrenia also deteriorate.
Strategies for support
Approximately 60 million individuals globally endure epilepsy, while another 55 million deal with dementia. Given the ongoing global population growth, experts predict this number will increase to over 150 million by 2050.
Although addressing global warming is essential, it's also crucial to look after each other. This involves educating people about potential risks and informing them of ways to mitigate them. Additionally, weather and health alert systems could be adjusted to consider neurological diseases.
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Source: symclub.org
