Heart attacks more common on Mondays, says new report. Find out why
A recent report by the British Heart Foundation stated that heart attacks are more likely on Mondays than at any other time and also referred to as the 'Blue Monday' phenomenon, the odds of having a cardiac episode are 13 per cent higher on Monday than on other days of the week. Therefore, through the correlation by cause, it is plausible that the collective stress experienced by individuals returning to work after the weekend contributes to the higher prevalence of fatal heart attacks on Mondays.” According to them, following could be the causes - Disruption of Routine: Weekends often allow people to deviate from their regular routines, including dietary habits, sleep patterns, and exercise regimens. When individuals resume their routines on Mondays, abrupt changes in eating habits or physical activity levels may strain the heart, potentially triggering heart attacks in susceptible individuals. Irregular sleep patterns, along with changes in alcohol consumption or dietary habits during weekends, can contribute to a higher risk of heart attacks on Mondays. The combination of traffic-induced stress, air pollution, and physical inactivity during long commutes may contribute to the higher incidence of fatal heart attacks on Mondays.
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