The snow and cold weather that come during winter storms like the one that struck West Virginia Monday afternoon present a health risk that might be less obvious—heart disease.

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Health experts warn extreme cold — or even prolonged exposure to normal winter temperatures — can affect the heart, the brain and other vital organs. Related: What is wind chill and how is it ...

Deep cold raises the risk for a number of health concerns, particularly heart attacks. Dr. Daniel Krause, an Aspirus Health ...

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Dr. Eugene Chung, a heart failure physician at Christ Hospital, explained the body's response to cold weather. "The most immediate thing that occurs is that your body goes into survival mode.

COLD WEATHER COULD LEAD TO A RISK OF GETTING A HEART ATTACK OR HAVING A HEART ATTACK. AND ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU ADD IN THE NEED TO CLEAR HEAVY SNOW. JOINING US LIVE THIS MORNING WITH MORE IS DOCTOR ...

"When cold weather occurs, people tend to congregate indoors, in more crowded environments, making it easier for germs to spread," he said. What's more, some viruses can survive better in the cold, ...