India, Oct. 30 -- On a cold winter morning, it can be tempting to stay under a warm blanket a little longer and postpone the morning walk. For people with high blood pressure, diabetes or a history of heart disease, however, winter calls for a little more attention to their health, cautioned neurologist Dr Deep Das.

"Cold temperatures cause blood vessels to narrow, which can raise blood pressure. Blood pressure also tends to run higher during winter in some people. Such changes may place additional strain on the cardiovascular system, especially for older adults and those who already have risk factors for stroke," shared Dr Das with HT Lifestyle.

He did assure that the cold itself does not mean one will have a stroke. What matters is th...