Synopsis: The last three wintry months of the year are consistently the riskiest periods for strokes and heart attacks, particularly among the elderly, according to infectious disease expert Dr Vijayalakshmi Balakrishnan. In the latest edition of South First’s “Health For You” podcast, she explains how colder weather, seasonal influenza, and increased cardiovascular strain combine to elevate blood pressure, clotting, and heart stress, particularly in those with pre-existing conditions, with further complications from younger members of the household.

Did you know that October, November, and December consistently report the highest number of strokes and heart attacks in India?

Dr Vijayalakshmi Balakrishnan, a renowned infectious disease expert from Chennai, speaking to South First in t

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