Weather And Its Pivotal Role In Our Day To Day Health
As we experience more random weather, you might have noticed a change in yourself. Whether it’s the pain in your joints during the cold weather or a heat stroke when it’s 100 degrees outside, from these small experiences, we can infer that the weather does play a role in how we feel. Today, we’ll look at how the change in weather plays a pivotal role in our health day by day. We will also examine some of the most common health risks during certain types of weather.
The Weather & You
There are many links between the weather and its role in someone’s health. A small example is when the temperature drops outside, our bodies begin to feel the cold more harshly, which causes us to bundle up. The same can be said about the heat outside, causing our bodies to sweat to control body temperature. Another example comes with the condition of heart attacks. A study in France 25 years ago discovered drops in barometric pressure before a storm causes the rate of heart attack risk to rise. A second study, in 2014, found heart arrhythmia linked to drops in barometric pressure and an increase in humidity.
More Seasonal Effects On Health
Thunderstorms have a direct effect on asthma. Due to pollen allergens being picked up and carried by the thunderstorms. During the colder months, some people’s blood supply gets shunted from the skin to internal organs. This reaction impacts their blood circulation. Think about dehydration and how it’s more prominent during high heat levels. Losing merely 5% of the water in your body can cause you to drop energy levels tremendously. When it’s cold outside, does it actually make us more sick? It turns out that spending more time inside creates a rise in contact with others who spread germs more easily.
Seasonal Affective Disorder?
That’s not all! A seasonal affective disorder can affect anyone on different levels. For instance, those in Seattle who experience seasons of rain have been known to experience heavier levels of depression. Those with shorter times of sunlight feel less energized and fatigued. When it’s cold outside, people usually sleep more, their appetite changes, and often causes weight gain. In conclusion, the weather has different roles in our health, but our bodies adapt. Who knew the environment plays such a significant role in our health?
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This article was updated 12/16/2024.