Cold weather can constrict blood vessels and raise blood pressure, putting extra strain on your heart. Know why heart attacks may become more common in winter and how to stay safe.

Layer up with warm clothes, cover your head and hands, and avoid sudden exposure to extreme cold. Staying warm helps reduce cold-related strain on your heart.

Cold weather can increase blood pressure. Monitor it regularly, take prescribed medicines on time, and limit excess salt to support your heart health.

Keep moving with indoor workouts or gentle walks. Avoid sudden intense exercise in extreme cold, especially if you have heart disease or other risk factors.

Choose heart-healthy meals and avoid smoking. Chest pressure, breathlessness, cold sweats or pain in the arm or jaw? Seek emergency medical help immediately.