Is watching England in the World Cup bad for your health? (opens original article in a new tab)

Watching England in the World Cup triggers a stress response in the body, which can be similar to mild exercise but varies in impact depending on individual sensitivity and health conditions.

• Watching England in the World Cup caused a stress response in the body, including increased heart rate and cortisol levels.
• The experiment showed that stress from football matches can be similar to mild exercise but varies by individual sensitivity.
• Some people may experience negative health effects due to high stress, especially those with pre-existing conditions.