It’s even more important to keep your heart in good shape when the weather takes a turn. Blood vessels in the body constrict when the temperature drops, causing the heart to pump harder, and an increase in blood pressure as the body tries to stay warm. ‘Heart attacks and angina are both more common in cold weather,’ says Dr Boon Lim, consultant cardiologist and author of Keeping Your Heart Healthy (£9.99, Penguin Life).
But the good news is there are things you can do to help your heart during the winter months. With a few
