70K blood pressure monitors sold this month as experts warn of Holiday Heart Syndrome
Between the stress of hosting and the abundance of tasty indulgences and tempting libations, there’s one unwelcome consequence of holiday festivities — and some tools that could help you avoid it.According to data revealed by the American Heart Association, heart attacks spike around Christmas and New Year’s Day.In fact, an article published in the journal Circulation found that more cardiac deaths occur in the U.S.
on Dec.25 than on any other day of the year.
Reviewers note that the small, portable blood pressure monitor isn’t just useful for getting on-the-go readings, but it’s also accurate, and the results can help confirm readings taken at the doctor’s office.“It’s been very useful.
It’s small, easy to operate, and accurate,” one user shared.“I think my favorite feature is the app that stores my data… I show my blood pressure history to the doctor so she has a full picture of my readings and not just what my BP is at the moment that I am in the doctor’s office.”The best-selling iHealth Blood Pressure Monitor is currently 39% off on Amazon, and Prime Members can score free overnight shipping to start monitoring before the next holiday party.
“Holiday heart syndrome refers to episodes of heart rhythm disturbances, commonly known as atrial fibrillation,” Siri Sirichanvimol, client executive of Food & Nutrition Services at Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH), previously told The Post.Possible culprits include stress, weather, disrupted routines, and yes — overindulgence in food and alcohol.The good news is that there are some ways to reduce the chance of developing “Holiday Heart Syndrome,” and certain monitors that can help people keep tabs on their heart rate and blood pressure.On Amazon, over 70,000 shoppers have ordered the $30 iHealth Track Smart Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor in the past month alone.
The clinically-validated, portable tracker can be set up with a few taps and features a backlit, color-coded disp...