Extreme emotional stress can cause a medical condition called broken heart syndrome. For decades, doctors thought it should ...

Broken Heart Syndrome occurs when there’s a sudden weakness in your heart muscle due to stress, grief, or heartbreak.

The sudden or dramatic weakening of the heart from emotional or physical stress tends to affect more women. A North Texas cardiologist explains what may lead to a higher mortality rate for men.

It’s not just the stuff of sad songs and tragic novels—broken heart syndrome is a real medical condition, and it turns out ...