Expect Your Blood Pressure to Rise During the Cold Winter Months

Make sure you take the necessary steps to keep it under control.

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© Matthias Tunger | Getty Images Your blood pressure may rise as much as 3 mmHg this winter. This could be enough that you’ll need extra medication to keep your blood pressure within an acceptable range.

Blood pressure follows a natural cycle, rising and falling in a predictable pattern every 24 hours. It also fluctuates seasonally, rising an average of 3 millimeters of mercury (mmHg) when the thermometer falls and falling when the weather warms up.

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