Did you know? Statistics show that you are more likely to die of a heart attack on Christmas or New Year's Day than any other day of the year. Experts are not sure why – more stress, time spent doing strenuous work (like shoveling snow) while off from work, poorly staffed emergency rooms, and high fat meals, are some culprits that have been suggested.
To avoid heart trouble this holiday season, consider these tips from Consumer Reports:
- Avoid overeating. Large meals increase the risk of a heart attack.
- Get a flu shot and treat any respiratory illness immediately.
- Minimize stress.
- Dress warmly.
- Avoid overexertion in the snow.
Click here to read more, including learning the signs of a heart attack.
About the Author
Tom D'Amore is the founder of D'Amore Law Group and a trial attorney with over 30 years of experience representing injured people and their families across the West Coast, securing more than $325 million in recoveries. He handles cases involving
car accidents,
trucking accidents,
construction injuries,
medical malpractice, and
sexual abuse. Licensed in Oregon, Washington, and California, Tom is the only NBTA board-certified truck accident attorney in Oregon. He is a national Board of Governors member, past Executive Committee member, and past Budget and Audit Chair of the American Association for Justice, as well as past President of the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association and an Eagle member of the Washington State Association for Justice.
