Can You Really Die From a Broken Heart?

You know the story: Sweethearts married for decades die within a few days of each other. It's called "broken heart syndrome," and it's real.

Women's Health Can You Really Die From a Broken Heart? You know the story: Sweethearts married for decades die within a few days of each other. It's called "broken heart syndrome," and it's real. On rare occasions, losing a loved one can affect your physical health, including your heart. Read More Broken Heart Syndrome on the Rise in Older Women New research suggests that the condition, while still not common, has been increasing among middle-aged and older women. Read More How Clutter Negatively Affects Your Well-Being While some chaos may have some upsides, it has many more downsides -- like affecting your physical and mental health. Read More ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Hormone Replacement Therapy: Pros and Cons While HRT works well to ease menopausal symptoms, it may raise the odds of certain health conditions. Read More Advanced Breast Cancer: Make Your Treatment Work for You Terlisa Sheppard was diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer 19 years ago. Here's what she has to say about making the most of your treatment and dealing with side effects. Read More How Much Sleep Is Too Much? It's true that a good night's sleep is essential for health. But too much has been linked to a host of problems, and even an increased risk of death. Read More Osteoporosis Warning Signs Sometimes a bone fracture is the first sign. And it doesn't take a fall -- you can get one climbing stairs or even leaning forward. See what you can do to help prevent this condition. Read More Top Picks Why You Should Still Get a Flu Shot This Year When Body Parts Grow Too Much Here's What Head Lice Actually Look Like From Our Sponsors HR+, HER2- Metastatic Breast Cancer: One Woman's Story Top 10 in U.S. Cancer Programs: Why Comprehensive Care Matters ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT WebMD.com   |  Mobile Apps   |   Unsubscribe    |    View as a Webpage   You are receiving this message because you registered with WebMD as dr.samah.saied.ahmed@gmail.com. If you did not register for WebMD please contact our Customer Care Team WebMD Privacy Policy © 2021 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved. WebMD Office of Privacy | 1201 Peachtree Street, NE | Atlanta, GA 30361