Monday, February 3, 2014

Case of the Mondays: Heart Fact #3

Every Monday morning, Facebook is full of Monday memes and claims of Monday blues. Mondays are definitely the worst day of the week.

Did you know you are more likely to have a heart attack on Monday morning than any other day of the week?! Talk about a serious case of the Mondays!

Here's why: 

"Levels of a stress hormone called cortisol peak early in the day. When this happens, cholesterol plaque that has built up in the arteries can rupture and block the flow of blood to the heart. Add in the rise in blood pressure and increased heart rate from the stress of returning to work after the weekend, and you have the perfect recipe for a Monday morning heart attack." (Source: WebMD)

My advice:

Enjoy your weekends and keep in mind that the next weekend is only five days away!! Take it easy!!





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