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Deadly heart attacks are 13 per cent more likely on a Monday, says study

Scientists have so far been unable to fully explain why this "Blue Monday" phenomenon occurs. Previous studies suggesting that heart attacks are more likely on a Monday have highlighted an association with circadian rhythm -- the body's sleep or wake cycle

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Image for representational purpose only. Photo Courtesy: istock

A new research has found that fatal heart attacks are more likely to happen on a Monday than any other time during the week. 

The study, presented at the British Cardiovascular Society (BCS) conference in Manchester, UK, found that the likelihood of a heart attack occurring on a Monday was 13 per cent greater than expected.

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