Loss at the big game associated with increase in heart deaths
(NEWSER) - Whether you’re a Steelers fan or a Packers fan, try not to get too excited about the Super Bowl—or you could end up … dead. Scientists found that a Super Bowl loss is associated with a spike in heart-related deaths, while a win is associated with a decrease in such deaths, Time reports. Sure, the Super Bowl may not seem like a life-or-death event, but researchers note that any stressful event can trigger a heart attack. And they theorize that the more stressful the game—and the more emotional fans get—the higher the risk might be. More»
