‘Fire brain’: how wildfire smoke affects our mental health

‘Fire brain’: how wildfire smoke affects our mental health

What’s contributing to smoke-season stress, or ‘fire brain’? Research is beginning to help us better understand how it impacts our wellbeing

Wildfire smoke, a major source of air pollution, is linked to severe health issues including heart attacks, strokes and lung diseases like asthma.

Fire season brings other health hazards, too. When the skies darken with smoke and communities face potential evacuation and destruction, it can profoundly affect one’s mental state.

Continue reading… What’s contributing to smoke-season stress, or ‘fire brain’? Research is beginning to help us better understand how it impacts our wellbeingWildfire smoke, a major source of air pollution, is linked to severe health issues including heart attacks, strokes and lung diseases like asthma.Fire season brings other health hazards, too. When the skies darken with smoke and communities face potential evacuation and destruction, it can profoundly affect one’s mental state. Continue reading… Well actually, Wildfires, Mental health, Life and style, Health, Society 

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