Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Broken heart syndrome sounds like something out of a romance novel. But it’s a bona fide medical condition that feels like a ...

Feel free to cry over a pint of ice cream — but it’s not what’s going to mend your broken heart. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy — commonly known as broken heart syndrome — is a very real condition that is ...

A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association reveals surprising gender differences in both incidence and mortality rates of takotsubo cardiomyopathy, commonly known as broken ...

The metaphor of a broken heart is persistent in our culture, and it often refers to the experience of a sudden loss or another significant emotional or physical event. A "broken heart" can be much ...

Broken Heart Syndrome is a temporary cardiac condition often ignited by stressful situations and extreme emotions. This syndrome is not a heart attack, but instead is a more temporary condition in ...

Dying from a broken heart may sound dramatic—but it’s very much a real thing. If you’ve ever experienced a heartbreak so great that it causes your heart excruciating physical pain, you may actually be ...

Losing a loved one is never easy. Following that, is the sense of grief, detachment and even suicidal thoughts. But what if we tell you, a broken heart can literally kill someone! Takotsubo ...

Sooner or later, we all face dark times—times when we feel alone, isolated, and lost. Times when we want to hide because our hearts feel so broken. No matter how we try to avoid it, we all suffer ...

If you've ever had a scary experience, when your adrenaline is pumping, as you deal with a threat or shock, you may relate to Maria Carraballo's experience. While on vacation in Puerto Rico, ...

Broken heart syndrome is more common in women, but men are more than twice as likely to die of it. Emotional or physical stress can trigger broken heart syndrome, and symptoms can mimic a heart attack ...