Is the heat driving you crazy? France is experiencing one of the hottest summers in history, with heat waves repeated occurrences that gnaw at our nerves, almost literally. Indeed, in addition to the physiological consequences In addition to extreme heat events, a growing number of studies show that heat waves also have effects on our behavior, making us more aggressiveAn Australian study, published on July 10, 2026 in Nature Health Research by Monash University in Melbourne shows that extreme heat exacerbates mental health problems and thus causes an increase in the number of hospitalizations, particularly among the elderly.
By Nicolas Gutierrez C. THE Subscribers
A recent Australian study shows that periods of extreme heat increase risks to mental health, particularly among the elderly.
Older people are more vulnerable to extreme heat, including to their mental health.
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