Tips To Reduce Heart Attack Risk In Winter

Healthshots By Arushi Bidhuri Published Nov 27, 2023

Did you know colder months increase the risk of heart attack? The biting cold restricts your lifestyle and makes it more sedentary, increasing the risk of heart disease. You can reduce the risk of heart attack in winter with these tips.

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What Causes Heart Attack In Winter?

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Cold weather in winter causes your blood vessels to contract, which can raise your blood pressure levels, thus increasing heart disease risk.

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5 things to do to keep heart diseases away!

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Tips To Reduce Heart Attack Risk In Winter

Did you know colder months increase the risk of heart attack? The biting cold restricts your lifestyle and makes it more sedentary, increasing the risk of heart disease. You can reduce the risk of heart attack in winter with these tips.

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What Causes Heart Attack In Winter?

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Cold weather in winter causes your blood vessels to contract, which can raise your blood pressure levels, thus increasing heart disease risk.

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Regulate Blood Pressure Levels

Regulate Blood Pressure Levels

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Wear Warm Clothes

Wear Warm Clothes

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Exercise Indoors

Exercise Indoors

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Eat Heart-Healthy Food

Eat Heart-Healthy Food

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Drink More Water

Drink More Water

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Manage Stress

Manage Stress

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Take Proper Medication

Take Proper Medication

5 things to do to keep heart diseases away!

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