“You broke my heart.” It is a phrase we often use to describe deep sadness or emotional pain. But can the heart actually be “broken” by severe emotional distress?
Surprisingly, there is a scientific basis behind the expression.
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“You broke my heart.” It is a phrase we often use to describe deep sadness or emotional pain. But can the heart actually be “broken” by severe emotional distress?
Surprisingly, there is a scientific basis behind the expression. A real medical condition known as broken heart syndrome, or Takotsubo syndrome, can cause sudden and temporary dysfunction of the heart muscle, often