WISCONSIN (WKBT) — More people have heart attacks around the holidays than at any other time of year.
Heart experts at Mayo Clinic Health System say many factors play a role. Traveling, dietary changes, cold weather, and respiratory illness can all increase risk.
They say this time of year can also reduce people’s willingness to seek medical attention.
“The kind of phenomenon where people are thinking that they don’t want to bother people and so if they are having symptoms that is more minimized,” said Mayo Clinic Health System Cardiologist Patricia Best.
Experts say you should be mindful of what you are eating over the holiday weekend.
Salty foods and alcohol can put additional stress on your heart.
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