Extreme cold can also push up blood pressure, and it increases the risk of heart failure or stroke. Those on blood pressure medication should be extremely careful not to miss taking medicines. The cold can also lead to a rise in blood pressure,” said Arunansu Talukdar, head of geriatric medicine at Medical College Kolkata. High blood pressure has a direct correlation with and increases the possibility of heart failure or stroke, said doctors. “During winter, muscles tend to become stiff.

Source: The Telegraph January 07, 2026 02:51 UTC