How listening to Mariah Carey’s iconic Christmas song could help protect you from silent killer

MARIAH Carey’s hit All I Want For Christmas Is You really does make your wish come true — if your blood pressure is too high.

Scientists found listening to the US superstar’s festive blockbuster can reduce the stress of the festive season.

Research had shown the risk of a heart attack increases by up to 37 per cent in the build-up to December 25.

But the boffins discovered Carey’s chart classic can ease the strain on the ticker caused by family gatherings, gift-buying and cooking for a large number of guests.

Previous studies have found classical music brings down blood pressure and the Danish team wanted to see if Christmas pop songs do.

Levels in study volunteers were lower after watching a video of Carey belting out the tune — No2 in the UK charts in 1994 and then top in 2020.

The team from Aarhus University said: “Christmas music has the potential to reduce blood pressure.

“We recommend playing festive classics throughout December to reduce stress levels.”