Heart Attack: Researchers have discovered that the majority of heart attacks occur between the hours of 4 am and 10 am because of a surge in the hormones adrenaline, norepinephrine, and cortisol that may cause an increase in blood pressure and oxygen demand. A heart attack’s likelihood can also rise if endothelial progenitor cell levels are low. As the early chill can influence the cardiac health of high-risk individuals, such as those with hypertension, diabetes, or lung conditions, winter mornings can significantly increase the chance of a heart attack. According to experts, these individuals should avoid early morning workouts or walks, and even if they do, they should adequately cover their ears, chest, legs, and heads.
“We all know that heart attacks happen during early hours of waking and during winter season because of cold weather. It also further aggravates risk of heart attack. All those people who are high risk which means who have family history of heart disease, have high blood pressure, those who are diabetic and those who have some other lung problem, it is not advisable that they go for early morning winter walks (or workouts),” according to doctors.
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Why going for a walk in the morning in the winter increases the risk of a heart attack?
According to experts, during winters the body is already trying to increase metabolism for conserving body heat, already the body is in hyperactive moment. If at all we have to go for early morning walks, we have to protect us from early morning cold. We need to cover our extremities which means the head, the ears, the hands, and our toes. Your chest area should be warm enough and never start exercise without a warm-up. Warm up is most important and it is more crucial during winter season. If we aren’t exercising without proper warm up and those who are at high risk can have heart attack and strokes in winter.
Winter mornings increase the risk of cardiovascular conditions. Blood pressure is inversely proportional to winter. Chilly weather increases the pressure and as a result, our heart beats faster and even more blood is required to pump which is not favourable to someone with a weak heart. We cannot do anything about the climate, so taking precautions is the best way to tackle the problem.
Pollution and fog together can be fatal
Smog exists in the current situation when there is pollution and cold. These are harmful to the heart and lungs. The increased strain caused by the air we breathe puts additional strain on our lungs, which are connected to our hearts. Patients with respiratory conditions including asthma, chronic bronchitis, smokers, and some sensitive individuals may experience problems as a result, which may result in some heart dysfunction. In the winter, these people can stay away from morning walks.
Early in the morning and late at night are not the best times. It’s necessary for us to exercise. But we need to get the most out of those exercises. High-risk individuals and the elderly should refrain from morning walks. They can go for a walk or go out for the evening if there is a little sun outdoors. Before going outside, you should warm yourself, cover your extremities, check your blood pressure, and/or check your blood sugar level. Be as relaxed as possible. That is extremely crucial.
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Heart attack prevention for winter mornings
- Check your blood pressure frequently and contact your local healthcare professional as soon as any symptoms are noticed.
- Keep warm and stay inside during exceptionally cold weather; early morning hikes are especially dangerous.
- Keep up frequent indoor physical activity and a nutritious diet to assist you manage any winter-related difficulties or maintain your blood pressure.
- Try not to overwork yourself. Cardiac attacks, heart failure, and deadly outcomes are all potential possibilities.
- Steer clear of fried, greasy, and sugary foods that are high in cholesterol.
- Keep a watchful eye on yourself and continue any treatments or medications if you have any pre-existing medical conditions.
- Abstain from self-medication and OTC medications.
- Refrain from smoking and drinking.
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