Why is it harder to sleep in summer? It’s not in your head. A study of 765,000 U.S. residents published in Science Advances found that each 1°C rise in nighttime temperature was associated with approximately three additional nights of insufficient sleep per 100 people per month — with the largest effects during summer (Obradovich et […]
Does extreme heat affect people with chronic conditions differently? Yes. Extreme heat poses elevated risk for people managing heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease, and lung conditions. NYC Health Department data shows that 89% of heat-stress deaths involved at least one chronic health condition. CDC identifies certain daily medications — including some blood-pressure medicines, diuretics, antihistamines, […]
Can UV damage your eyes? Yes. UV radiation damages eyes, not just skin. The World Health Organization estimates that up to 20% of cataracts worldwide may be linked to UV exposure. The American Academy of Ophthalmology warns that cumulative UV exposure raises the risk of cataracts, growths on the eye, and eye cancers over time. […]
