High Pain Tolerance? 'Silent' Heart Attack Risk

People who are less sensitive to pain are at increased risk of having a 'silent' heart attack

Wednesday, December 28, 2016 Follow Us         Featured High Pain Tolerance Tied to 'Silent' Heart Attack Risk People who are less sensitive to pain may be at increased risk of having a 'silent' heart attack, a new study hints. Chest pain is one of the 'classic' symptoms of a heart attack. But many... Read more ...  News Celebrate the Holidays, But Not While Drinking and Driving During the holidays, cocktails, eggnog and wine are always flowing, and the danger of serious or deadly car accidents soars. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration offers... Read more ... Cardiology Still a Man's Field, Survey Finds Most cardiologists in the United States are men, and many female cardiologists report discrimination in the workplace, a new survey finds. 'We need to increase the diversity of our... Read more ... Innovative Programs Help Addicts Get Off Opioids People trying to kick addiction to heroin or prescription painkillers often wait weeks or months before they can get into a treatment facility, putting them at continued risk for a fatal... Read more ... Men's Health Center MedicineNet's Men's Health Center gives you all of the tools necessary to maintain a healthy body and mind. Get access to various men's health topics, slideshows, quizzes and medications for reference. This important topic area guides a man through the stages of his life, as well as learning the conditions and diseases that may occur. Educating yourself for transitions into different phases of life is key to a healthy, happy, and productive life. Read more ... Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Health & Living   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   More Newsletters   Diseases and Conditions   Medical Picture of the Day   MedicineNet Home ADVERTISEMENT