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Why does stroke often occur in cold weather?

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Cold weather causes blood vessels to constrict, blood becomes thicker and circulates with difficulty, leading to increased blood pressure and a higher risk of stroke, especially in the elderly and those with underlying medical conditions.

Three highest-risk times for stroke

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Waking up in the early morning, using the restroom at night, and bathing are the three times when strokes are most likely to occur, requiring vigilance.

Temperature inversion and pollution increase stroke risk on cold nights

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Nighttime temperature inversion elevates fine dust concentrations, which, combined with freezing weather, constricts blood vessels, putting residents at a "pincer" risk of stroke and myocardial infarction.

5 foods to relieve cold-weather headaches

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Foods rich in magnesium, omega-3, and B vitamins, such as fatty fish and nuts, can help dilate blood vessels, stabilize nerve transmission, and reduce headaches in cold weather.

Drinking alcohol to warm up and prevent stroke?

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With deeply falling temperatures in the north, I have a habit of drinking a lot of alcohol to warm my body and regulate my temperature. Is this harmful? (Tien, 37, Hanoi)

Why cold weather can easily cause stroke, even without underlying conditions?

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Some of my young, healthy acquaintances, with no underlying conditions, suffered a stroke when the weather turned cold; why is this happening? (Hoang, 35, Hanoi)

Preventing respiratory illnesses in seniors during cold weather

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Staying warm, maintaining adequate nutrition, and exercising indoors help reduce the risk of pneumonia and influenza in older adults during cold weather.

High mountain peaks in Lao Cai, Lai Chau experience frost

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With temperatures dropping below 0 degrees Celsius, Phu Sa Phin peak in Lao Cai and Ngu Chi Son peak in Lai Chau are covered in thick frost, which has persisted from morning until afternoon.