Hockey Viewers' Hearts May Pay a Penalty
Attending an exciting game can double the heart rate of spectators
By Mary Elizabeth Dallas
Thursday, October 5, 2017
THURSDAY, Oct. 5, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Just watching a hockey game can put significant stress on the heart, a new study claims.
"Our results indicate that viewing a hockey game can likewise be the source of an intense emotional stress, as manifested by marked increases in heart rate," said senior investigator Dr. Paul Khairy, who's with the Montreal Heart Institute at the University of Montreal.
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