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The three days with the greatest number of heart attacks each year occur on December 24 & 25 and January 1st. Some of it has to do with exerting oneself when shoveling snow. But, the greatest reasons for attacks (and deaths) this time of the year include:
* Stress of shopping and the ultimate deadline of Christmas.
* Number of visitors and ways in which lives are disoriented at home or while visiting.
* Eating foods that are high in fat content and/ or just overeating.
* Lack of exercise – going off the exercise wagon as we get closer to the holidays.
* Too much alcohol.
So, approach this Holiday season with a positive attitude. Eat well but not too much and don’t forget to exercise and you’ll welcome in the New Year.
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February 8th - February 11th
- Northeast U.S.
Wet snow mixed with rain Mid-Atlantic north through New England; slushy accumulations of 4+" possible.
- Midwest/Great Lakes U.S.
Accumulating snows Kentucky, Ohio, then clearing. Fair elsewhere.
- Southeast U.S.
Wet snow Tennessee, western North Carolina; wintry mix northern Mississippi, Alabama. Elsewhere, rain, then clearing.
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Drier, much colder.
- South Central U.S.
Snow parts of Arkansas, then clearing, cold. Clear, much colder elsewhere.
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Drier, but noticeably colder.
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