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" It&amp;#039;s no wonder heart attacks spike around Christmas and New Year&amp;#039;s: Combine seasonal stress with artery-clogging food and cold weather (which causes blood vessels to constrict and blood pressure to rise), and you have the perfect storm, says epidemiologist Alexandra Schneider, PhD. Don&amp;#039;t become a statistic!   1. Step away from the buffet. Just one high-fat meal can hurt your blood vessels. So sample the creamy mashed potatoes or the quiche, not both.   2. Bundle up. Remember that your face, throat and hands need some protection when you&amp;#039;re outside. And when your toes start to get numb, it&amp;#039;s time to head back indoors.   3. Don&amp;#039;t sleep in a cold bedroom. Cool temps can help you sleep, but the room shouldn&amp;#039;t be chillier than about 61\u00B0F. If you need a second blanket, it&amp;#039;s too cold.   4. Take a breather. Relax for a few minutes daily by doing anything that calms you, like soaking in the tub.  Plus, get more advice for keeping your heart healthy. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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