EXCLUDED – Monday morning, the highest risk day for cardiovascular diseases

Watch out for Monday morning. Scientific studies have already shown that returning to the office is the day when cardiovascular risks are highest. But for the very first time, Withings demonstrated this phenomenon on a large scale with 700,000 users of its connected scales and blood pressure monitors. One of the causes mentioned by experts is that this period is synonymous with stress and anxiety.

For many French people, Monday morning is synonymous with anxiety. With a lump in her stomach, Stiva, a financial consultant, cannot escape it. “Monday morning, I put myself in robot mode. I know it’s going to be difficult, I’m going to endure the day a bit. From the moment Monday has passed, I start to breathe, I know that the week is well underway “, she told Europe 1. According to a Yougove study, 40% of French people identify Monday as the day they like the least. The alarm ringing, the return to work, the colleagues you don’t necessarily want to see, this cocktail of annoyances can have serious consequences.

Stress, the heart’s worst enemy

Stress increases and causes blood pressure to rise, explains Professor Stéphane Laurent, cardiologist. “From Monday to Sunday, blood pressure drops during the day. This means that the average for Monday is higher than that for Tuesday, Wednesday, etc. It is on Monday morning that the pressure is highest and All changes in the arterial system are at greatest risk of complications.

The higher the blood pressure, the faster and harder the heart pumps. Over time, the risk of heart attack or stroke increases. To avoid the risks of Monday, experts recommend setting up a relaxation ritual from Sunday evening. Meditating or watching a film to refocus on the present moment can be solutions.