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stress and gut healthWritten ByPartha Nandi, MD

The Super Bowl – some people live for that day of football fun, food, drinks, friends, and heart attacks? Research suggests an increase in the cases of heart attacks on big game days, including Super Bowl Sunday. Researchers indicate that salty, high-calorie foods may cause your platelets to stick together, which can help prime you for a heart attack. Plus, many people get incredibly stressed during the game, which adds stress to the heart. Doctors believe the emotional excitement of the game and the more than moderate drinking that happens at events create more stress andΒ dehydration.

Studies have shown that those Super Bowl viewers withΒ diabetes,Β high blood pressure, and underlying cardio disease are at even more risk of a potential heart attack. Doctors have found that these underlying medical conditions, combined with overdoing it with fatty food and alcohol, stress the body and heart.

If You Are Going to a Super Bowl Party or You Are Hosting One Yourself, We Have Some Suggestions:

  1. Eat healthy before, after, and during the game as much as possible
  2. Drink one glass of water after each alcoholic beverage.
  3. Take a breath or walk if you need to de-stress

These pointers can also be helpful during holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas when people are surrounded by more stress and tend to eat and drink more.

About the author

Partha Nandi, MD

Partha Nandi M.D., F.A.C.P. is the creator and host of the internationally syndicated medical lifestyle television show, Ask Dr. Nandi.

A practicing physician and a renowned international speaker, his appearances include TEDx, college commencements, numerous charity functions, premier medical meetings such as Digestive Disease Week, and nationally syndicated television programs such as The Katie Couric Show.

Dr. Nandi has partnered with the Ministry of Health in multiple countries, including Jamaica and India, and has collaborated with The World Health Organization in multiple areas throughout the globe, Dr. Nandi delivers passionate and inspiring talks to diverse audiences.

He continues to travel internationally for conferences and symposia, meeting with global health leaders on his quest to improve health care quality, access, and to empower people across the world β€œTo Be Your Own Health Hero.”

DrNandi@AskDrNandi.com

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