Doctors Discuss Risks Associated with Magnetic Storms 0 8

According to Lukinina, the deterioration of health during weather changes is more related to the psycho-emotional background.

“Numerous studies, including research in chronobiology, confirm that changes in weather and geomagnetic fluctuations alone cannot cause exacerbation of chronic diseases or the emergence of new ones. The concept of meteosensitivity is secondary and subjective,” explains the therapist.

She adds that the feeling of unwellness can be caused by a number of factors: accumulated fatigue, insomnia, poor nutrition, etc. In case of persistent malaise, Lukinina recommends consulting a doctor who can establish an accurate diagnosis.

At the same time, cardiovascular surgeon Anastasia Akulova believes that weather changes can cause certain health problems. She notes that during magnetic storms, blood viscosity may change, which poses an additional risk for people with cardiovascular diseases.

“The functional activity of red blood cells may change, endothelial dysfunction is observed, gas exchange worsens, oxygen levels in the blood decrease, and melatonin production is reduced. All of this increases the risk of thrombosis in the veins of the lower extremities and heart attack,” warns the doctor.

Specialists advise taking care of one's health daily: avoiding stress, refraining from alcohol and smoking, limiting the intake of coffee and strong tea, and drinking more clean water. Additionally, one should avoid excessive physical exertion.