(NAPSI)—The cooler temperatures of winter can present health challenges for those with heart diseaseand those who love them. To help, the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association offer some tips.
People who are outdoors in cold weather should avoid sudden exertion, such as lifting a heavy shovelful of snow. Even walking through heavy, wet snow or snowdrifts can strain a persons heart.
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