New Delhi, July 14 -- The effects of heat and rising temperatures on the human body occur in various phases. Initially, there is heat exposure, which then progresses to heat exhaustion and then to heat stroke. And with even more rising temperatures, a final shock. The impact on the body, and mainly the brain, depends on the temperature and the duration of exposure. The heatwave significantly impacts brain function, impairing its cognitive performance, altering mood, increasing aggression, and definitely increasing the risk of psychiatric emergencies due to systemic inflammation.

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