Rise in heart attacks during the holiday season

Sharing laughter and joyful moments with loved ones and friends help expand blood vessels and increase blood flow to the heart. — Pexels

Eat, drink and enjoy the outdoors and family gatherings – in moderation, say those who see an increase in heart emergencies during the holiday season.

Cardiac emergencies spike 30% on Christmas Eve, according to American Medical Response, which provides emergency medical services in the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. region in the United States.