ABC 33/40 - Birmingham News, Weather, SportsHolidays and Heart Attacks

It's the grimmest of holiday statistics.

Heart attack deaths peak on three days of the year -- and one of them is Christmas.

The other two are "the day after Christmas" and New Year's Day.

The celebratory alcohol as well as the rich meals can adversely affect blood vessels.

The cold, winter weather also adds to the risks, as well as holiday stress.