Traffic jams, fish tail, lack of courtesy…. While driving, it can happen that you quickly get frustrated with the behavior of other drivers. In his daily column on RTL, doctor Michel Cymes, however, warned of the dangers of nervousness while driving. First point raised by the health professional: the harmful effects on cardiac and vascular health.
What are the risks of nervousness at the wheel?
"When you get angry you increase your risk of a stroke and stroke (Stroke). I'm not telling you that it happens as soon as you get pissed off but still ", said the otolaryngologist. According to Michel Cymes, anger causes a surge in the body. When a person is nervous, their muscles tighten, their joints stiffen and their blood flow is slowed. "It's energy intensive for the brain, which is a shame because you need your whole brain to drive well", he adds.
It is therefore recommended to stay calm in the car to reduce the risk of stroke, but also of heart attack. The stress of nervousness can also be harmful to your health. According to Michel Cymes, it causes an important secretion of adrenaline which can contract the muscles. "The result is good tension in the shoulders, back, neck and even itchy skin ", warned the health professional.
During its passage on RTL, the doctor also gave an update on taking medication before leaving by car. The practitioner stressed the importance of carefully checking the pictograms located on the medication leaflets. For example, it is forbidden to get behind the wheel when a red pictogram is indicated on a treatment. Michel Cymes recalled that certain drugs can cause dizziness, visual disturbances or even drowsiness. Side effects which are very dangerous when driving.
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