Are you a professional sports fan? How that affects your health...

If you’re REALLY into sports - you might be healthier than the laid back fan...

A recent study found that sports fanatics are healtier emotionally, psychologically and socially. Avid sports fans typically have a strong sense of community and are emotionally invested in their passion. They tend to be young at heart and spend quality time with people they like - all good things.

However, there could be a downside for some fanatical fans. If their passion involves over drinking, over eating and becoming overly excited on a regular basis, they could be putting themselves at risk of extreme stress and wind up losing.