J Am Heart Assoc November 2021 PMID 34713707

Solar Activity Is Associated With Diastolic and Systolic Blood Pressure in Elderly Adults.

Veronica A Wang, Carolina L Zilli Vieira, Eric Garshick, Joel D Schwartz, Michael S Garshick, Pantel Vokonas, Petros Koutrakis

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Discussions highlight the intriguing possibility that solar activity, even from 150 million km away, might influence blood pressure and circadian rhythms, as exemplified by comments like 'how interesting' and references to geomagnetic disturbances. The tone combines curiosity and cautious interest, emphasizing the potential health relevance without overstatement, thus reflecting recognition of the study's significance while maintaining a critical perspective.

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Most discussions acknowledge the study's findings, with some posts explicitly supporting the link between solar activity and blood pressure, like 'the paper is an interesting read' and references to the study being cited in reputable journals.

InterestHigh interest

Posts display high curiosity, often highlighting how solar phenomena might influence health, exemplified by remarks like 'how interesting' and noting the remote nature of solar effects.

EngagementModerate engagement

Interactions suggest moderate engagement—users mention potential mechanisms, such as modulation of the autonomic nervous system, and note the relevance of the findings, but few delve deeply into scientific details.

ImpactModerate impact

Overall, posters perceive this research as potentially significant, especially with comments about geomagnetic shifts and health implications, though the tone shows some skepticism about the strength of the connection.

Abstract in brief

This study found that increased solar activity, including sunspots and geomagnetic disturbances, is linked to higher blood pressure (both diastolic and systolic) in elderly men over time.
The strongest associations were observed with measurements taken 16 to 28 days before the blood pressure was recorded, indicating a delayed effect of solar and geomagnetic activity on BP.
Even after accounting for other factors like air pollution and weather, the link between solar activity and increased blood pressure remained, suggesting that natural solar phenomena may influence cardiovascular health.]

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@Guiness_Pig of maybe with a pacemaker. Here's one little study. I've only seen a few on solar flares. Just because it's not rsch doesn't mean it's not an issue. Covid infxns are bound to make it worse if there is an affect. https://t.co/AralFuMAmn

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