Scientists reveal an unexpected health benefit of watching football!

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A study conducted by the University of Leeds and including 25 fans revealed that watching football helps to lower blood pressure and improve mood.

The researchers looked at Leeds United fans aged 20-62 in three major championship games last season. The heart rate was recorded before and after each match, as well as during the interval of intermission.

They found that the heart rate of the fans increased by about 64%, reaching 130 beats per minute, with a "normal" heart rate ranging from 60 to 100 beats per minute. That equates to a quick walk of an hour and a half, the researchers said.

The study showed that the victory of the favorite football team led to a drop in the blood pressure of the supporters, giving them a "psychological jump" that lasted all day.

However, the loss of the team has the opposite effect on supporters, who have some problems because they have had temporary hypertension.

"In the end, supporting your team in a football match gives you moderate cardiovascular exercise," said Dr. Andrea Otley, lead author, "There is good and bad stress and a very good level of fitness." excitement for health. "

Source: Daily Mail