Geomagnetic storms can trigger stroke: evidence from 6 large population-based studies in Europe and Australasia.
Valery L Feigin, Priya G Parmar, Suzanne Barker-Collo, Derrick A Bennett, Craig S Anderson, Amanda G Thrift, Birgitta Stegmayr, Peter M Rothwell, Maurice Giroud, Yannick Bejot, Phillip Carvil, Rita Krishnamurthi, Nikola Kasabov,
June 2014Synopsis of Social media discussions
The overall conversations support the study’s findings, with discussions highlighting increased stroke risks during geomagnetic storms, citing data like the 19% increased risk and referencing specific solar activity levels. Words like 'dangerous', 'risk', and mentions of 'knock-on effects' reflect concern and seriousness, driving home the potential health impacts based on quantitative data and ongoing solar activity monitoring.
Agreement
Strong agreementMost discussions recognize and support the link between geomagnetic storms and increased stroke risk, citing the study and related research openly.
Interest
High level of interestParticipants show high interest, referencing Ap indices, solar flares, and potential health effects, indicating active engagement with the topic.
Engagement
High engagementComments include detailed references to related data, studies, and potential physiological impacts, demonstrating deep involvement and multiple examples.
Impact
Moderate level of impactWhile many emphasize the relevance and possible health implications, the direct influence on policy or widespread behavior change appears limited at this stage.
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ResilientDad | Optimal Health By Nature
Solar Flares can have physiological effects on People.
Geomagnetic storms can trigger stroke: evidence from 6 large population-based studies in Europe and Australasia
https://t.co/B2IEUd6Do9 https://t.co/RrHqX3qt0R
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ResilientDad | Optimal Health By Nature
Sun's impact on humans:
'Geomagnetic storms are associated with increased risk of stroke and should be considered along with other established risk factors.'
https://t.co/B2IEUdoefH
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Jason
@RogerSeheult Honest curiosity, why would something that’s been around nearly 6 years spike in a 48 hour window? New strong mutation?
Give any credence to this study showing 19% increase in strokes during heightened solar activity? (G3 solar storm arrived 2 days ago). https://t.co/XX9fvSjKda
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lindagdetroit
@PathfinderEq @StevePhillipsMD It will get worse as Solar Cycle 25 intensifies. People with post-covid endothelial damage/vascular issues are at increased risk of stroke/vascular events/etc. Known & documented link to increased strokes with geomagnetic storms. Solar max ~July 2025
https://t.co/l2o6KkSl8W
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lindagdetroit
We do not want X flares, w/ possible CMEs several days later potentially resulting in geostorms. WAAAAY too many people with endothelial damage/vascular issues from covid infection now. Known link between geomagnetic storms & vascular events like strokes.
https://t.co/l2o6KkSl8W https://t.co/Omn30N9eki
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@RogerSeheult Honest curiosity, why would something that’s been around nearly 6 years spike in a 48 hour window? New strong mutation? Give any credence to this study showing 19% increase in strokes during heightened solar activity? (G3 solar storm arrived 2 days ago). https://t.co/XX9fvSjKda
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lindagdetroit
@lindagdetroit (Twitter)@CovidDataReport this is not a Carrington-level event - not massive solar flare threatening power grid. it is however going to affect global population with endothelial damage. depending on how severe storming gets. Stroke risk study https://t.co/iWQm8GJUfk https://t.co/Eh7ZVOJJ23
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Megalito
@TheRealMegalito (Twitter)@spacewxwatch Enjoy https://t.co/Z1icxjP1n0).
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Szabolcs Sandoly
@sandoly (Twitter)2/3 https://t.co/oHXwema6wL https://t.co/FA84yFACLv
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Szabolcs Sandoly
@sandoly (Twitter)1/3 Geomagnetic storms can trigger stroke: evidence from 6 large population-based studies in Europe and Australasia Valery L Feigin et al 2014 https://t.co/vbLqHPWaZJ
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Dipl.-Ing. Mario Türschmann
@FranzinCisco (Twitter)@JoeBiden Dear Mr. President, thank you for your decent words. Btw., in April 2025, there is still a high level of 6 of solar flares. If you had headache symptoms, I would encourage you to contact a neurologist, says my AI. https://t.co/gutxEpFwTE
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Dipl.-Ing. Mario Türschmann
@FranzinCisco (Twitter)@jurgen_nauditt @mfa_russia Do you recognize the frozen face of putin? He is full of medicine, reducing the risk of a stroke. In April 2025, solar flares are at a high activity level of 6. Due to his neuro surgeries, he is always in danger of getting hit by a stroke. If we have luck https://t.co/gutxEpFwTE
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Dipl.-Ing. Mario Türschmann
@FranzinCisco (Twitter)@KBAndersen Well, as good as it is, there is probably a scientific explanation. During times of high solar flares, the probability for a stroke is increased due to geomagnetic interference with the human brain. In April 2025, there are level 6 solar flare activities. https://t.co/gutxEpFwTE
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Microwaved Planet
@CaliCajun111 (Twitter)RT @CaliCajun111: @JoJoJinxe @MdBreathe @JonesDanny @DrJackKruse @calleymeans The jabs contained graphene nanoparticles used to increase mo…
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Microwaved Planet
@CaliCajun111 (Twitter)@JoJoJinxe @MdBreathe @JonesDanny @DrJackKruse @calleymeans The jabs contained graphene nanoparticles used to increase mobility of vaccines through the circulatory system. Graphene also increases our sensitivity to EMF. As a nonvaxxed stroke victim, I witnessed the solar storm that caused by ischemic bleed. https://t.co/ISrJgootb0.
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lindagdetroit
@lindagdetroit (Twitter)@PutrinoLab @PutrinoLab This would also help people manange their blood clot, AFib, stroke, vascular event risk. There's a chart of Ap Index values constantly getting updated. Posted current Ap conditions vs October geostorms. This is a real, measurable thing. https://t.co/l2o6KkSl8W https://t.co/52YEAs4DvF
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lindagdetroit
@lindagdetroit (Twitter)@HoagieHoag @1goodtern Here's pre-pandemic data. I really hate to think what the numbers are like now with a global population that has incurred endothelial damage. Geomagnetic Storms Stroke Risk https://t.co/l2o6KkSl8W
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Jess L
@JessL06786691 (Twitter)RT @CaliCajun111: @ChildrensHD https://t.co/GMCr8yjZlX.
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Microwaved Planet
@CaliCajun111 (Twitter)@ChildrensHD https://t.co/GMCr8yjZlX.
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Ed
@Pooliverse (Twitter)@fractal_verse @TheProjectUnity Several studies are now confirming the connection between the field if the earth and heart https://t.co/wkHSBPAcqw
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Fernster
@OurLadyOfFerns (Twitter)@melendez2671 @dontcallmeefany @raquelgomita https://t.co/qmst6JYjRf
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ぽお
@poh491128 (Twitter)地磁気嵐は脳卒中を引き起こす可能性があります ヨーロッパとオーストラリアにおける6つの大規模な研究からの証拠 2014年4月22日 今日の午後から #耳鳴り がする https://t.co/eoq7UWg8MW
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lindagdetroit
@lindagdetroit (Twitter)@BlueGhost163 @DanaScullyMulde @ThePOTSPostman The Ap Index is of very keen interest to anyone with vascular risk factors. Stroke, clots, arrhythmias, cardiac events. It reached 236. Geomagnetic Storms Stroke Risk https://t.co/l2o6KkSl8W https://t.co/6IIur0QN5R
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Jovan P.
@jp_wanderer (Twitter)Ова го знам од поодамна Geomagnetic Storms Can Trigger Stroke [+50% за <65г] https://t.co/B3TZ1QHVBS
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lindagdetroit
@lindagdetroit (Twitter)Kp up to 7, checked Ap for vascular event risk. 8am-11am EDT was 80. 11am-2pm EDT at 111 already. Ummmm lemme pull those numbers from the study back up... ok, we're in the Strong range from the study now https://t.co/l2o6KkSl8W https://t.co/MCdpkXZLrB
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lindagdetroit
@lindagdetroit (Twitter)@Amal4Solutions Three articles to start with. Screenshot above is from middle one. Circadian affects https://t.co/rMZKbMi0Pg Stroke https://t.co/l2o6KkSl8W Analysis of Solar Cycle 24 https://t.co/DgS87v4kvN
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lindagdetroit
@lindagdetroit (Twitter)@NickAnderegg @Amal4Solutions Increased geomagnetic activity has ton of knock-on effects, from earthquakes to power grid fluctuations to increased stroke & vascular event risk. We don't know exactly when Max will happen. Some data is suggesting double peak https://t.co/l2o6KkSl8W https://t.co/rMZKbMi0Pg https://t.co/RwkrxPZEB4
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DocValerie
@Doc_Valerie (Twitter)RT @lindagdetroit: @pamelarbishop Geomagnetic Storms Stroke Risk https://t.co/l2o6KkSl8W
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lindagdetroit
@lindagdetroit (Twitter)@pamelarbishop Geomagnetic Storms Stroke Risk https://t.co/l2o6KkSl8W
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lindagdetroit
@lindagdetroit (Twitter)@LFVelezphd @ravenscimaven hey @ravenscimaven there's something coming up that I've been trying to raise awareness about. It ain't gonna be pretty. Two articles to get you started. It's well documented that solar weather impacts vascular events. https://t.co/l2o6KkSl8W https://t.co/rMZKbMi0Pg
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Shurlett
@lightlovetruth (Twitter)@NickCMNWX @theauroraguy One of numerous papers on stroke connection https://t.co/qOHOjx3jV5
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lindagdetroit
@lindagdetroit (Twitter)@Naomi_D_Harvey @michaelfoerscht Back to 1 Day. Let's see what Ap Index today's activity reached. Ap is important for stroke & vascular event risk. Screenshot from article. Looks like during the kp5 G1 geostorm, the Ap Index reached 56. Just below Ap 60, the level tracked in the study https://t.co/TYjn4kFQma https://t.co/0buQregxc9
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lindagdetroit
@lindagdetroit (Twitter)@ThePOTSPostman Take it super easy next several days. Rollercoaster of space weather on the way. 2 articles to get you up to speed around what solar weather can impact. https://t.co/rMZKbMi0Pg https://t.co/l2o6KkSl8W
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lindagdetroit
@lindagdetroit (Twitter)@healingfromlc Here's one article about large population studies & stroke risk with geostorms. It's sll vascular events though - ranging from increased migraine to blood clots to cardiac events. Tons of research on this. https://t.co/GVojFO2JAs). https://t.co/uj3aEdhQzF
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Shurlett
@lightlovetruth (Twitter)Geomagnetic storms can trigger stroke: evidence from 6 large population-based studies in Europe and Australasia https://t.co/fSUSSltoi6
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Shurlett
@lightlovetruth (Twitter)@SunWeatherMan Geomagnetic storms are associated with increased risk of stroke and should be considered along with other established risk factors https://t.co/qOHOjx3jV5
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Now More Trumpier than EVER
@CarolineJeanSn1 (Twitter)@SunWeatherMan @YouTube To ALL of us with CARDIAC issues, or an AUTOIMMUNE disease, or MIGRAINE attacks, a Geomagnetic Storm Watch has been issued, expected to be a 4/6. Cardiac history? Also, any Autoimmune sufferers, maintain hydration and Magnesium levels today! Thanks Ben! https://t.co/Ua0eZK1MZu
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Imperfect Christian and Meezer Mommy
@CarolineWV1960 (Twitter)To ALL of us with CARDIAC issues, or an AUTOIMMUNE disease, or MIGRAINE attacks, a Geomagnetic Storm Watch has been issued, expected to be a 4/6. Cardiac history? Also, any Autoimmune sufferers, maintain hydration and Magnesium levels today! #CME https://t.co/UUGAgzmF5O
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⚡️ The Blue Light Diet ⚡️
@BlueLightDiet (Twitter)Geomagnetic storms and Strokes https://t.co/AaV3c1HvUj
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lindagdetroit
@lindagdetroit (Twitter)@HumeanStump_420 @SunWeatherMan here's one just looking at stroke https://t.co/a1MvvEBDpu(Ap%20Index,%2C%2011%25%E2%80%9327%25
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lindagdetroit
@lindagdetroit (Twitter)@organichemusic This looks at stroke in particular. Overall 19% increased risk during geostorms. It's broken down by storm intensity. This was pre-covid so my assumption is the numbers are worse now. https://t.co/a1MvvEBDpu(Ap%20Index,%2C%2011%25%E2%80%9327%25
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lindagdetroit
@lindagdetroit (Twitter)@MrkStdngr It's going to get worse as Solar Cycle 25 ramps up. Known link between increased strokes & geostorms. Sooooooo many people susceptible to vascular events post-covid infection now. Solar Cycle 25 max ~ July 2025. https://t.co/a1MvvECbf2(Ap%20Index,%2C%2011%25%E2%80%9327%25
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NoVaxForMePal
@NoVaxForMePal (Twitter)Strokes, https://t.co/hrg1kpv2Rw
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lindagdetroit
@lindagdetroit (Twitter)@RobertLangreth @susanberfield Unless the data is adjusted for periods where the Interplanetary Magnetic Field is North only, the data could be compromised by geomagnetic risk factors. https://t.co/a1MvvEBDpu(Ap%20Index,%2C%2011%25%E2%80%9327%25
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lindagdetroit
@lindagdetroit (Twitter)@dbkell @resiapretorius How can we get that tested? It has to do with a theory I'm mulling over re: increased stroke risk during geomagnetic storms. Solar Cycle 25 is starting to ramp up, peaking ~July 2025. I'm looking ahead because of all the endothelial damage & microclots https://t.co/l2o6KkSSYu
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@bloodybricks (Twitter)RT @ResilientDad: Solar Flares can have physiological effects on People. Geomagnetic storms can trigger stroke: evidence from 6 large popu…
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lindagdetroit
@lindagdetroit (Twitter)@doctorasadkhan @doctorasadkhan heyo Dr... I have a question about microclots. Are they deoxygenated or oxygenated? I'm mulling something over re: microclots & increased stroke risk during geomagnetic storms. Ty! https://t.co/l2o6KkSl8W
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Debbie ACSW
@debbieACSW (Twitter)RT @lindagdetroit: We do not want X flares, w/ possible CMEs several days later potentially resulting in geostorms. WAAAAY too many people…
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lindagdetroit
@lindagdetroit (Twitter)@PathfinderEq @StevePhillipsMD It will get worse as Solar Cycle 25 intensifies. People with post-covid endothelial damage/vascular issues are at increased risk of stroke/vascular events/etc. Known & documented link to increased strokes with geomagnetic storms. Solar max ~July 2025 https://t.co/l2o6KkSl8W
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lindagdetroit
@lindagdetroit (Twitter)@thephysicsgirl @PutrinoLab Here are the satellites I track. https://t.co/69VEsd1tLP Article re: geostorms & stroke https://t.co/l2o6KkSSYu
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lindagdetroit
@lindagdetroit (Twitter)We do not want X flares, w/ possible CMEs several days later potentially resulting in geostorms. WAAAAY too many people with endothelial damage/vascular issues from covid infection now. Known link between geomagnetic storms & vascular events like strokes. https://t.co/l2o6KkSl8W https://t.co/Omn30N9eki
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lindagdetroit
@lindagdetroit (Twitter)@jberube22 @D_Bone Heh this is all just warmup for 2024 to 2026. Here's why... all those people with endothelial damage already? High risk for clots? All those people getting repeat infections & incurring more damage each time? Solar Cycle 25 solar max is coming https://t.co/l2o6KkSl8W https://t.co/NP3EPEFhQP
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lindagdetroit
@lindagdetroit (Twitter)@CounsellingSam Solar Cycle 25 is not going to reach solar max for several more years. Peak activity looks like July 2025. I have great concern for all the people with vascular issues now from covid infection, not just long haulers. https://t.co/l2o6Kl9W0u. https://t.co/twbEbdYhDS
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ResilientDad | Optimal Health By Nature
@ResilientDad (Twitter)Sun's impact on humans: 'Geomagnetic storms are associated with increased risk of stroke and should be considered along with other established risk factors.' https://t.co/B2IEUdoefH
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Lord of the Roosters
@RoostersLord (Twitter)Keep watching the Lamestream Weather forecast which ignores Space Weather https://t.co/lJWPwZuyqQ
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Unfelt Sorrow
@unfeltsorrow (Twitter)@ChefMiew @skbozphd Bloody hell I've never heard of that before. The associated increase in risk isn't peanuts either - 19%! Gives me an excuse to drink a glass of red wine every night I suppose
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ResilientDad | Optimal Health By Nature
@ResilientDad (Twitter)Solar Flares can have physiological effects on People. Geomagnetic storms can trigger stroke: evidence from 6 large population-based studies in Europe and Australasia https://t.co/B2IEUd6Do9 https://t.co/RrHqX3qt0R
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@GeoSciences (Twitter)Geomagnetic storms can trigger stroke: evidence from 6 large population-based studies in Europe and Australasia https://t.co/YmNt6hlNlP
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@Bl8cKSh33p (Twitter)@Dr_Tscho Und die hier...https://t.co/55pLnSvLcd
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Abstract Synopsis
- Geomagnetic storms, especially those with Ap Index 60 or higher, are linked to an increased risk of stroke, with a 19% rise overall and stronger effects noted in individuals aged 65 and older.
- The study analyzed data from over 11,000 stroke patients across multiple countries, using a timestratified case-crossover design to establish the connection between geomagnetic activity and stroke occurrence.
- Findings suggest that geomagnetic activity should be considered as a potential risk factor for stroke, encouraging further research to understand its role in stroke prevention and development.]
Jason
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