🌡️ New study reveals a link between heatwaves and dementia.
As climate change worsens, extreme weather like heatwaves are not only impacting our physical health, but also our cognitive well-being.
A new study from the University of Bristol has found that prolonged exposure to extreme heat can disrupt sleep, potentially accelerating cognitive decline and conditions like Alzheimer’s.
With more frequent heatwaves and other extreme weather events, how can we better protect vulnerable people, especially those at risk of dementia? 💬
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