Heart Attack: ‘Layering up warm clothes, mild flu infections among major causes of heart attack in winter’

As per the expert, in extreme cold conditions, people tend to stay indoors which limits physical activity and slows down cardiac circulation. He also talks about the lifestyle changes that accompany the winter season. “Overindulgence in unhealthy food, alcohol, partying, and sleep deprivation during the winter festivities can put a lot of stress on the heart. Also, elevated emotional reactions, if uncontrolled, can lead to cardiac stress,” he adds. “Before heading outside, stay away from alcohol. It causes your skin’s blood vessels to enlarge, which feels warm to the touch but takes heat away from your vital organs,” he warns.