The excitement of watching a close game could have the same effect on your heart that exercise does, a new study has found.
Researchers from Royal West Academy in Canada found that experiencing the joy of a victory or the heartbreak of a defeat can put your cardiovascular system through the wringer.
The heart rates of fans who watch the action on television go up by 75 percent during the heat of the moment while those that experience it in person feel a whopping 110 percent increase.
Experts cautioning that doctors need to warn patients who have ill heart health about the potential dangers linked to watching sporting events they are invested in.
