Cold weather can put a strain on the heart, which is a key reason for the higher rates of heart attacks in the winter. Here's what you can do to protect yourself.

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – The frigid temperatures expected across much of the country in the coming days may pose significant health risks for those who plan to be outdoors. Medical experts are urging ...

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – As temperatures start to drop, doctors say they see a rise in heart-related emergencies. When you step into the cold, your blood vessels narrow to keep your body warm. That ...

While grocery store shelves may be empty, firewood piles filled and cell phones charged, there may be a few more items to check off on your prep list for the upcoming winter storms. Along with the ...

Cold weather can pose unique risks for cardiovascular health, including an increased risk of having a heart attack according to a recent study published in the Journal of the American College of ...

Brazaitis says the human body seems to possess a number of different mechanisms that help it adjust to the cold. But most people in the developed world suppress these adaptive mechanisms, at least to ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Cold weather is linked to increased risk of heart attacks, according to a study published from the American College of Cardiology. The study shows a spike in hospitalizations for heart ...

Cold plunging looks extreme from the outside, but its effects are far more nuanced than shock value or toughness. In just one minute of cold exposure, the body initiates a cascade of neurological, ...