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Home / Health / Conditions / 6 Reasons Winter Is Prime Heart Attack Season—and How You Can Stay Safe /

6 Reasons Winter Is Prime Heart Attack Season—and How You Can Stay Safe

The cold really is harder on your heart. Before the temperatures drop, know how to keep your ticker healthy and avoid a heart attack during winter.

By Claire Gillespie, RD.com

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1. Less Exercise

Just because it’s cool out doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of winter outdoor activities you could be doing. Plus, it’s important to keep moving when the temperature drops. Exercise makes your heart stronger (like all muscles) and helps protect against coronary artery disease and vascular disease. According to cardiologists Jennifer H. Mieres, MD, FACC and Stacey E. Rosen, MD, FACC, co-authors of Heart Smart for Women, Six Steps in Six Weeks to Heart-Healthy Living, your goal should be to take every opportunity to keep your body moving, rather than remaining sitting or standing still. Their suggestions include pacing the room while you’re on the phone or watching TV, parking your car farther away from your office, the store, etc., and getting up from your desk at least once every hour to stretch your legs for at least one minute.

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