Cold may trigger the fight-or-flight response: blood pressure goes up because the heart pumps faster and blood vessels tense up. Cold weather and respiratory disease, including flu, also go hand in hand.
Cold weather increases the risk of illness and death from coughs,
lung and
heart problems,
- Try to stay warm, well and safe during the cold weather.
- Even moderately cold weather increases the risk of illness and death.
- Check on your older neighbours, friends and relatives during spells of colder weather, especially those living alone or with a health condition.
- Heat your home or the living spaces you use to at least 18 °C during waking hours.
Even moderately cold weather increases the risk of illness and death. Check on your older neighbours, friends and relatives during spells of colder weather, especially those living alone or with a health condition.
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