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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 week ago

What watching the Super Bowl does to your health

For American football fans, the Super Bowl is the crescendo of the sporting calendar. Even if your team doesn't make the big night, watching the game is undeniably exciting, eliciting a combination of yelling, cursing, crying, drinking, praying, cheering andfor some lucky fansjubilation. That emotional roller-coaster is part of the fun, right? Well, not to rain on anyone's parade, but the science suggests that big sports events like the Super Bowl could carry some hidden health risks.
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fromGothamist
1 month ago

Coney Island Polar Bear Plunge: Doctors explain the thrill, and the chill

Cold-water Polar Bear Plunge can boost mood and sense of achievement but carries hypothermia and cardiac risks, especially for people with pre-existing medical conditions.
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