Shy men more at risk of heart attack - The Telegraph 8th January 2008

Men who are socially awkward or have irrational phobias are at significantly greater risk of suffering a heart attack, according to research. Scientists found that men who displayed high levels of shyness, excessive tension under stress, fear of animals, objects or situations, or had irrational compulsions were 30 to 40 per cent more likely to have heart disease leading to an attack.

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