How Excessive Heat Can Affect Your Mental Health

Source: U.S. News and World ReportAs people in many countries around the world sweat through another scorching summer, experts warn that extreme heat can impair mental as well as physical health. Sizzling temperatures can trigger feelings of anger, irritability, aggression, stress, and fatigue because of its impact on serotonin, a key neurotransmitter that regulates sleep, mood, and behaviors. It can also worsen episodes of depression, says Dr. Asim Shah of the Baylor College of...