Tips to stay healthy this winter
New Delhi, November 18, 2016: Winter comes with its own share of health hazards. Keeping this in mind, it is essential to educate Delhi residents on ways in which they can protect themselves from diseases and enjoy the cold temperatures.
Speaking about the importance of staying healthy during the winter months,
Padma Shri Awardee Dr. KK Aggarwal- President HCFI and National President Elect IMA said, "It is a known fact that the number of deaths due to heart attacks, cardiac arrests and strokes increase during the winters. There are several reasons for this; firstly the reduction in the daylight hours affects the hormonal balance of the body and causes Vitamin D deficiency a common trigger for heart attacks. Additionally, cold temperatures cause the heart arteries to condense thereby restricting the blood and oxygen flow to the heart. This often causes a rise in the blood pressure.