In July 2025, solar activity reached its peak, causing strong magnetic storms. Experts from the Kabardino-Balkarian State University explained how to reduce their impact on the body.
Magnetic storms occur due to powerful emissions of charged particles from the Sun. Martin Masaev, a physicist at KBSU, explained:
The sun continuously emits streams of charged particles into space, known as the "solar wind", consisting mainly of high-energy protons. <...> When these particle streams reach the Earth, the planet's magnetic field takes the brunt, acting as a shield, protecting us from cosmic radiation and destructive corpuscular radiation. However, when the plasma flow from the Sun is particularly powerful at its peak activity, this "shield" begins to experience a "storm" - the magnetosphere deforms, compresses, variations (jumps) in the magnetic field strength occur, which manifests itself on Earth as a magnetic storm.
Professor Murat Umetov noted that such storms are especially dangerous for people with chronic diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
The risk of blood clots also increases, because in response to the stress that the body experiences during magnetic storms, adrenaline is released, which contributes to increased blood clotting. In addition, the production of melatonin, a hormone responsible for regulating sleep and immunity, is reduced.
Murat Umetov recommends the following for weather-sensitive people:
- Reduce physical activity.
- Sleep at least 8 hours.
- Avoid stress.
- Control blood pressure.
- Take prescribed medications.
The doctor also advised consulting a specialist about the possible use of blood thinners.
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