Originally published December 18 2005
Medical expert explains why more heart attacks happen in December
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
Dr. Duncan Brindley of The Care Group in Indianapolis explains why December is the month when most heart attacks take place, and he names holiday stress and cold weather as two of the largest factors contributing to the problem.
Doctors are saying that more heart attacks happen in December in the United States than in any other month, in part because of holiday stress and cold weather.
When a body is cold, it shivers - meaning muscles are contracting to generate more blood flow and heat, putting a strain on hearts.
Dr. Duncan Brindley, of The Care Group in Indianapolis, says too many people ignore signs of heart distress in December because they don't want to disrupt relatives' holiday plans.
Brindly says, "You'll really be an inconvenience to your family if you keel over (during) the holidays.
So, get things checked out ahead of time.
Go and seek attention and get yourself taken care of."
According to Brindley, on cold days, people should do warm-up exercises before going outside, dress in layers, take breaks, and avoid dehydration.
Brindley adds that people who have heart disease should not shovel snow.
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