The Morning News Is Good For Your Heart — Dave’s Diary

So, there's some new research out that I think makes a great case for the medicinal value of the Morning News.  No really!

Here's the premise -- University of Maryland researchers found that the blood vessels of people who were subjected to music they didn't like constricted by 6% in just 30 minutes of exposure.

On the flip side, listeners who grooved to their personal playlists saw their blood vessels expand by 26%. That means their bodies were pumping out more nitric oxide, a chemical that helps prevent the clots that can lead to a heart attack.

Which I modestly interpret to mean that the Morning News, with its pleasing mix of news, information, comedy, localism and public service should be soothing to YOUR ears and thus help protect YOU against heart attack!  No Charge!

(we can't guarantee we won't raise your blood pressure a bit on occasion)