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How can heatwaves impact our mental health?
Manage episode 423291562 series 3362640
We’re all aware of the physical risks associated with extreme heat, like dehydration and fainting for example. But a number of scientific studies have shown that heatwaves also have a major impact on people’s mental health.
It’s important to highlight that the difference can be experienced by anyone, not just those with existing psychiatric conditions. But one thing is for sure: the vast majority of us are more anxious when temperatures are high. And it makes sense that we get more irritable when you consider how our bodies work. Heat causes our heart rate, pulse, blood pressure and cortisol levels to all increase. Meanwhile, it deregulates so-called happy hormones serotonin and dopamine.
Who is most affected? What do researchers have to say about it? What about eco-anxiety? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !
Date of first release : July 19th, 2022
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A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1972 episodes
Manage episode 423291562 series 3362640
We’re all aware of the physical risks associated with extreme heat, like dehydration and fainting for example. But a number of scientific studies have shown that heatwaves also have a major impact on people’s mental health.
It’s important to highlight that the difference can be experienced by anyone, not just those with existing psychiatric conditions. But one thing is for sure: the vast majority of us are more anxious when temperatures are high. And it makes sense that we get more irritable when you consider how our bodies work. Heat causes our heart rate, pulse, blood pressure and cortisol levels to all increase. Meanwhile, it deregulates so-called happy hormones serotonin and dopamine.
Who is most affected? What do researchers have to say about it? What about eco-anxiety? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !
Date of first release : July 19th, 2022
To listen to the last episodes, you can click here :
Can you train your brain like a muscle?
How often should you wash your jeans?
Should I walk 10000 steps a day?
A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1972 episodes
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