Heatwaves Are Emerging as a Serious Health Threat, Not Just a Summer Nuisance

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דווח לראשונה בYnet · יוני 24, 2026

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Europe is facing unusually severe heatwaves, and the article says the health risks go beyond discomfort and dehydration. New research links prolonged extreme heat to higher cardiovascular risk and faster biological aging, especially in older adults.

• 01Heatwaves across Europe are breaking temperature records and raising health concerns.
• 02Heat exposure is linked to higher cardiovascular illness and mortality, especially in older adults.
• 03A 2025 study found extreme heat may accelerate biological aging by up to 14 months.
• 04The article urges hydration, avoiding hot-hour exertion, and cooling homes and bedrooms.
• 05Older people and those with chronic illnesses are especially vulnerable to heat stress.

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