'Silent' Heart Attack Risk Factor

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

Friday, December 23, 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 Many With Breast Cancer Unnecessarily Choose Double Mastectomy: Study Many women with early stage breast cancer choose to have their healthy opposite breast removed, even when there are no medical indications that such a step is necessary, a new... Read more ... Health Tip: Preventing Tooth Discoloration From the foods you eat to habits such as smoking, many factors contribute to tooth discoloration. The Cleveland Clinic suggests these preventive tips... Read more ... Mothers of Kids With Severe Birth Defects May Have Shorter Lives: Study A mother raising a child with a major birth defect may face a higher risk of dying early compared with a mother whose child doesn't have a birth defect, Danish research suggests... Read more ... Health Tip: Maximizing Your Workout As long as you're setting aside time to work out each day, make sure you're reaping all the benefits. The American Council on Exercise offers these suggestions... Read more ...  Doctor's Views Holidays: 10 Tips for Christmas Tree Safety It's that festive holiday time of year again, bright shiny ornaments, loads of lights twinkling on the Christmas tree, and lights and decorations on the house and in the yard. But, did you know... Read more ... Women's Health Center MedicineNet's Women's Health Center gives you all of the tools necessary to maintain a healthy body and mind. Get access to various women's health topics, slideshows, quizzes and medications for reference. This important topic area guides a woman through the stages of her life, as well as knowing 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