Yale: How Weather and Air Pollution Affect Heart Health
July 08, 2026
July 08, 2026
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 8 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news:
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How Weather and Air Pollution Affect Heart Health
By Rachel Martin
When temperatures climb, the cardiovascular system works harder to keep the body cool by redirecting blood flow from the core to the surface of the skin to allow for evaporation. High temperatures can cause blood to coagulate and thicken, which makes the process even harder on the heart. . . .
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How Weather and Air Pollution Affect Heart Health
By Rachel Martin
When temperatures climb, the cardiovascular system works harder to keep the body cool by redirecting blood flow from the core to the surface of the skin to allow for evaporation. High temperatures can cause blood to coagulate and thicken, which makes the process even harder on the heart. . . .