A study conducted by researchers in New Zealand suggests that geomagnetic storms may increase the risk of stroke. Analyzing data from over 11,000 stroke patients, they found that strokes were almost 20% more likely to occur on days with geomagnetic disturbances. These storms, caused by solar winds or coronal mass ejections disrupting Earth’s magnetic field, appear to be a significant risk factor for stroke. However, researchers, including lead author Dr. Valery L. Feigin, remain uncertain about potential protective measures against this phenomenon.
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