Cold weather may increase the risk of heart failure because blood vessels tend to be constricted to build up body warmth
Excessive alcohol consumption can warm up your body more than required, which can be dangerous when you’re out in the cold
Body adapts to temperatures slowly, so drink in moderation
Heart patients need to be extra cautious during winter
Months of January and February this year had a higher incidence of cardiac deaths as compared to other months.
People with heart disease are nearly six times more likely to have a heart attack after coming down with the flu.