59 Health Symptoms You Should Never Ignore



Dawn Yanek




Don’t dismiss these important cues from your body that could signal huge health problems. Your life may depend on it.




Pressure or tightness in the jaw, neck, or arms
Believe it or not, you might be having a heart attack—especially if you’re a woman. Women under 55 who have had a heart attack are actually more likely to have experienced lesser-known symptoms like this. They are also more likely to have experienced three or more symptoms other than chest pain before having a cardiac incident, according to a study published in Circulation. The problem is, these symptoms are often misinterpreted or ignored, even by doctors, and this puts women at an increased risk of dying in comparison with men of the same age. So be aware, be smart, and be your own best advocate.