The Overindulgences During Concert Season that Put Even Healthy People at Risk

The overindulgences during concert season that put even healthy people at risk

Music festival and concert season can be surprisingly physically demanding. Hours spent standing, walking or dancing can put extra strain on the heart, especially for those with preexisting conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure or diabetes, explains Gosia…

The overindulgences during festival season that put even healthy people at risk

LONDON — Festival season can be surprisingly physically demanding. Hours spent standing, walking or dancing can put extra strain on the heart, especially for those with preexisting conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure or diabetes, explains Gosia Wamil, M.D., Ph.D., a cardiologist at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London. For people with heart failure, this can lead to shortness of breath or a worsening of symptoms. For those with cor…