Heart-related deaths significantly spike during winter holidays

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The science is real, more heart-related deaths occur between the Christmas and New Year holidays than at any other time of the year.

Dr. Jared Salvo, a cardiologist with Kern Cardiac Institute and a board member of the American Heart Association joined 17 News at Sunrise to help share awareness and tips to support a healthier holiday.

Why do heart attacks occur more often during the holidays?…

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