Valentine’s Day Heart Attacks Fall, ‘Thanks to Chocolate and Romance’

A Valentine’s Day greeting is more than just a way to touch someone’s heart – it is healthy for it as well.

On February 15, 24 hours after the annual love fest, scientists found a significant drop in the number of heart attacks.

Valentine’s Day – with its associated se_x, chocolate, and romance – may be responsible for the decline in cardiac events.

The greatest reduction in risk of a potentially fatal myocardial infarction was seen in young men, who had a 13 per cent reduction in risk. Obstruction of the blood supply to the heart causes this condition.

Dr Nathalie Auger of Montreal University Hospital in Canada, in a study published in the journal CJC Open, writes: “Romantic emotions during Valentine’s Day may reduce stress and protect the heart.”

According to her, Valentine’s Day may have a positive effect on the cardiovascular system, particularly among younger adults.

The study finds a link between Valentine’s Day and heart attacks for the first time.

Over 51,000 episodes during key February dates were examined by the team.

Previous studies have found major dates such as Christmas and New Year’s Eve are associated with a higher risk of cardiac events. This is possibly due to stress, alcohol, and unhealthy eating.

Compared to other days earlier in the month, physicians in Canada found men had a 9% lower risk of a heart attack on February 15.

Under 65-year-old men had one less than those over 65.

It does appear that younger women are less likely to suffer a heart attack after Valentine’s Day, despite the fact that there was no overall protective effect for women.

The extra se_x, chocolate, and romance on February 14 are thought to reduce stress, which is beneficial to the heart.

According to the researchers, chocolate, which is a popular Valentine’s Day gift, may help lower blood pressure. In addition, sexual activity, which is more common on Valentine’s Day, may prevent heart attacks.

Researchers noted that the protective effect was more prominent among younger men and women. This is because they may be more likely to be in romantic relationships and enjoy Valentine’s Day more enthusiastically.

Each year, more than 100,000 hospitalizations are caused by heart attacks in the UK – one every five minutes.

“Valentine’s Day might be associated with a lower risk of heart attacks the following day, especially among young men and women,” says Chloe MacArthur, Cardiac Nurse at the British Heart Foundation.

“Christmas and New Year’s Eve tend to see more indulgence than Valentine’s Day, and researchers believe the relationship could be due to less stress from romantic emotions and increased sexual activity, which could have a protective effect on the heart.”

No matter what day it is, it’s crucial to maintain a healthy eating plan and get regular exercise, as well as avoid habits like smoking and excessive drinking.

You could reduce your risk of heart disease by swapping that box of Valentine’s chocolate with a romantic walk instead.”

 

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