#heat
This summer, Egypt is facing unprecedented heat, with extreme weather impacting mental health. This year’s scorching temperatures underscore the significant effect of weather on our cognitive health. Extreme heat profoundly affects our brains, leading to irritability, heightened anger, and reduced patience. This is evident in our behavior and language, with phrases like "this made my blood boil" indicating anger and "we have to blow off some steam" showing the need to release frustration. A study by researchers at University College…