Holiday heart dangers

December 9th, 2008

Hi, Everyone –

The holidays are a notorious catalyst for overeating, weight-gain and, in general, having a little too much fun. However, while doesn’t seem like a big deal in the grand scheme of things, there are some real dangers looming.

According to a University of California-San Diego study cited by Vanderbilt Medical Center, heart attacks and strokes actually increase over the holidays. There is a noticeable rise in December and January, with significant influxes on both Christmas Day and New Years Day.

According to Vanderbilt doctors, there are many reasons why this spike occurs. One of the main reasons is that the hectic holiday months cause people to skip medications and ignore symptoms that they might have otherwise checked-out. And of course, the increase in unhealthy food and alcohol consumption doesn’t help either.

So, over the holidays, make sure you take care of yourself and enjoy your families.

Dr. Snyder

Entry Filed under: Eating Healthy, Fitness