Watching England’s 2-1 win over Slovakia last Sunday had significant health impacts. In a live trial a human subject experienced elevated blood pressure and cortisol levels, peaking at 148/102 and a 51% increase in cortisol, respectively.
Cardiologist Dr Frank Newson noted that while these spikes pose no immediate risk to a healthy individual, sustained high levels could lead to health issues, especially for those with pre-existing conditions.
