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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: How Extreme Heat Is Messing with Our Brains
Caption: How Extreme Heat Is Messing with Our Brains. As the planet heats up, our brains are feeling the burn. From epilepsy to strokes and dementia, extreme heat is making neurological conditions worse — and fast. Take Jake, a 13-year-old boy with Dravet Syndrome, a rare neurological condition causing frequent seizures. - According to BBC. His mother says the seizures worsen drastically in hot weather — and during heatwaves, the family fights to keep him cool and safe. But it’s not just rare disorders. Heat can mess with decision-making, sleep, and even make us more aggressive or depressed. Scientists say the brain’s heat regulation system is delicate — and rising temperatures can disrupt it, especially for vulnerable groups like older adults, pregnant women, and people on certain medications. Some research even links heat to premature births and long-term cognitive issues. With more frequent heatwaves, experts warn: we’re entering the age of the “hot brain.” And we’re only just starting to understand what that means. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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