Heart-related deaths increase in winter regardless of climate

Tuesday, November 6, 2012 - 15:50 in Earth & Climate

No matter what climate you live in, you're more likely to die of heart-related issues in the winter. Seasonal patterns of total and cardiac deaths were very similar in seven different locations with seven different climates, according to new research. Maintaining healthy behaviors, such as eating well and exercising, is important in winter, researchers said.

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