Each year around the Super Bowl, those of us who make it our business to write about health start harping on the dangers of Super Bowl Sunday's buffet spread, excessive drinking and more. But how bad is all that food, actually? And is there really a spike in domestic violence reports on game day? Here are a few myths and facts about the Super Bowl and your health:
Overeating Does Damage: FACT(01 of04)
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Fans Of The Losing Team Suffer More Heart Attacks: MYTH(02 of04)
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Domestic Violence Rises: MYTH(03 of04)
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Traffic Fatalities Spike: FACT(04 of04)
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