Solar storms feared to spark deadly health emergency for half of Earth
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Solar storms feared to spark deadly health emergency for half of Earth
"The new study found solar activity can impact the heart by disrupting the body's natural rhythms and stress systems. Geomagnetic storms change extremely low-frequency signals in the magnetic field that could affect brain waves, throwing off the balance of hormones like melatonin and serotonin. These hormones help regulate blood pressure, heart function, and other vital processes that could lead to heart issues if the balance is upset."
"Earth's magnetic field is created by the movement of molten iron and nickel in the planet's core. It protects us from harmful solar radiation and helps guide animals like birds during migration. Solar flares and coronal mass ejections (CMEs) release charged particles into space, and when these particles reach Earth, they can create disruptions in the planet's magnetic field that can cause blackouts and impact satellite communications."
Geomagnetic storms that disturb Earth's magnetic field correlate with increased heart attacks, with women experiencing nearly three times more events on storm days. Women over age 31 show heightened vulnerability to these magnetic disturbances. Extremely low-frequency changes in the magnetic field can alter brain wave patterns and disrupt hormonal balances, including melatonin and serotonin, which regulate blood pressure and heart function. Men have a higher baseline number of heart attacks, almost twice as high regardless of geomagnetic conditions. Solar flares and CMEs send charged particles that disturb the planet's magnetic shield, causing technological disruptions and potential health effects.
Read at Mail Online
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