Cardiologist Donald Lloyd-Jones, head of the department of preventive medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in the United States, said. said MedicalXpress says that you should not drink excessive amounts of alcohol and disrupt your sleep patterns in winter. You should also avoid stressful situations. Such measures will reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.
The doctor said that during the winter holiday season, people often experience stress due to organizing trips and spending time with relatives and friends. In addition, New Year’s holidays often cause people to move away from their usual diet and develop unhealthy eating habits. These factors together can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. The cardiologist recommends getting enough sleep, not abusing alcohol and high-calorie fatty foods.
Another provocateur of cardiovascular diseases may be cold weather. When inhaled, it cools the blood in the lungs and causes blood vessels to constrict, which can cause spasms. The blood vessels that go from the lungs to other organs and tissues are called coronary arteries. Cold weather is especially dangerous for them.
The doctor also advised people taking medications (especially for cardiovascular diseases) to pay attention to their health and not deviate from the medication schedule.
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