2023-12-20 15:17:49
While it can be good for your morale to gather around the table to share a good meal during the holiday season, it can be a little more dangerous for your health due to the increased risk of heart attack.
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In fact, the risk of suffering a heart attack during the end-of-year holidays is increased by 15% and even jumps to 37% on the day of December 24, according to a Swedish study published in 2018.
Several factors might explain this increase in heart problems during this festive period, according to Dr. Philippe L’Allier, cardiologist, director of Prevention at the Montreal Heart Institute and full clinical professor at the University of Montreal.
“We already know that excessive alcohol consumption, overeating and stress impact cardiovascular health,” he stressed.
Preparing to entertain at home, concocting a good meal, managing gifts until the last minute, the stress linked to preparations can thus be more conducive to myocardial infarction, according to the doctor.
Added to this is the arrival of the cold season which can increase cardiac symptoms such as angina or even arrhythmia.
To avoid all these risks, here are some prevention tips from the Montreal Heart Institute:
Good wine, yes, but in reasonable quantities
We know that the holiday season often rhymes with little pleasures and deviations that we don’t necessarily allow ourselves the rest of the year.
The Heart Institute therefore recommended enjoying these good times, but consuming alcohol, salt or fat in moderation.
People who consume lower amounts of alcohol see a decreased incidence of cardiovascular disease and premature mortality, studies show.
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A little walking as a preventive measure
Having a series of visits to the family unbalances the usual schedule, and in particular the sports sessions that we can normally do.
If you are unable to do your workout, you can replace it with a 30-minute walk outside, five times a week, to prevent chronic diseases.
Stay alert for the symptoms of a heart attack
Shortness of breath, pain that may extend to the arms, neck, jaw or shoulders, sweating or weakness, chest pain, nausea or vomiting: if these symptoms happen to someone close to you When eating or unwrapping gifts, contact 911 quickly.
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