Super Bowl Loss Could Be Fatal

Not to sound the alarm, but research shows fans of the losing Super Bowl team are more likely to suffer a heart attack in the weeks following the game.  Research shows that the emotional stress  could trigger a disastrous response in some fans, who are already prone to heart disease.

Stress generates the so-called fight-or-flight response, which causes sharp upticks in heart rate and blood pressure that can strain the heart.        Source:  health.com

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Who has the healthiest fans?  Green Bay or Pittsburgh?  Health.com warns it's a good idea to stay away from large amounts of beer and fatty foods like buffalo wings.

Stress may not be the only factor at work, however.  Copious  amounts of  beer and wings --  practically a requirement at many Super Bowl parties -- can also trigger a potentially deadly heart attack.     Source:  health.com