The holiday season presents an increased risk that many people may not expect. Research reveals you’re more likely to suffer a life-threatening cardiac emergency over this festive period than at any other time of the year. The culprits behind the surge include increased stress, disrupted routines, and maybe even too much holiday cheer.
In 2004, a study in the American Heart Association’s Circulation journal found that more cardiac deaths occur on Dec. 25 than on any other day. The next highest numbers are on Dec. 26 and Jan. 1.
