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The risk of having a heart attack or stroke rises during the holiday season. The rich foods and alcohol that are frequently served at parties and gatherings can strain the heart. Numerous studies also show that excessive sodium intake increases blood pressure, which in turn forces the heart to work harder. Acute stressors such as arguments can activate the fight-or-flight response. Here's how you can spot warning signs before it's too late:
❤️🩹 Two cardinal symptoms that shouldn’t be ignored are the sudden onset of heavy pressure in the middle of the chest or unexpected shortness of breath.
❤️🩹 Symptoms in women can look different than those in men. Women can experience lightheadedness or pain in the jaw, neck, or back, which may radiate from the chest.
❤️🩹 Strokes present differently than heart attacks. Call 911 immediately if you experience sudden facial drooping, difficulty speaking or weakness in your arm or leg on one side. |
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Check out what NPR is watching, reading and listening to this weekend:
🍿 Movies: Avatar: Fire and Ash’s more than three-hour run time comes with undeniably eye-popping action, but NPR’s Bob Mondello says the third installment is “getting awfully repetitive.”
📺 TV: In the sexy and queer hockey romance Heated Rivalry, archrival players Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov carry on a clandestine affair off the ice.
📚 Books: In her essay collection Dead and Alive, Zadie Smith reflects on climate change, the generational divide between millennials and her own Generation X, and being middle-aged.
🎵 Music: Explore 2025's best classical albums with NPR’s Tom Huizenga, who has selected 10 offerings that feature symphonic dance pieces, enchanting violin music and a journey through 18th century German chart-toppers.
🎭 Theater: Nearly eight years after Harry Potter and the Cursed Child debuted on Broadway, Tom Felton, who played Draco Malfoy in the film series, is reprising the role as an adult onstage. His performance has attracted fans from all over to New York City.
🍔 Food: The Washington Post's new food critic, Elazar Sontag, won't be dining in anonymity. He sat down with Morning Edition's Leila Fadel to discuss why he made that decision, and how he wants to make restaurant criticism more accessible.
❓ Quiz: It's the final news quiz of the year, and the final question will test whether you've been a true fan of these tests. How will you fare? |
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| | Dave Willat was 11 years old when he showed up for what he thought would be a routine church choir practice in 1965. Instead, he and his fellow singers were ushered to an impromptu recording session to make the iconic soundtrack to A Charlie Brown Christmas. The now 72-year-old reflects on the experience with NPR. |
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| | Social media videos showing diners pulling apart gooey strings of cheese from pizza or mozzarella sticks may make viewers' mouths water. But can the viral cheese pull trend save America's chain restaurants? |
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| | Pope Leo has chosen Bishop Ronald A. Hicks of Joliet, Ill., a supporter of the late Pope Francis’ inclusive view of Catholicism, to lead the Archdiocese of New York. He will replace Cardinal Timothy Dolan, who led New York's 2.8 million Catholics for 16 years. |
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