Six stories in the news for today, Oct. 5
Six stories in the news for Thursday, Oct. 5
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STUDY: WATCHING HOCKEY CAN BE HARD ON THE HEART
A new study suggests the excitement of watching one’s favourite hockey team, either live or on TV, can have a profound effect on the cardiovascular system, in some cases even doubling the heart rate. The Montreal Heart Institute monitored the heart rates of Canadiens fans during games. It found that those watching on TV had an average increase of 75 per cent, while those attending a live game saw an average spike in their heartbeats of 110 per cent.