c. Kenneth Bodine informs ciLiving host, Jaclyn Friedlander about Broken Heart Syndrome.

When people talk about having a “broken heart,” they’re more often than not referring to it in the metaphorical sense. However, for some, a broken heart is a very literal, physical condition.

Broken heart syndrome, also called stress-induced cardiomyopathy, typically occurs after a physically or emotionally traumatic event and mimics symptoms of a heart attack.

It doesn't help at this point for your doctor to tell you that hostility is bad for your heart. That, however, has been the message of years of research. People who are chronically angry are more ...

The most common signs and symptoms of broken heart syndrome are angina (chest pain) and shortness of breath. [File, Standard] The heart, for many years has been thought to be the home of emotions ...

That's the conclusion of a new study by Weizmann Institute of Science researchers: They found that two distinct types of scars, referred to as "hot" and "cold," can form in the diseased heart ...

Broken heart syndrome can cause an increase in a cardiac ... If you are looking for ways to reduce stress and anxiety you can sign up for NPR's Stress Less series. You'll get five newsletters ...

“A broken heart can trigger memories of early trauma,” said Manhattan psychiatrist Carlos Saavedra. “Oftentimes a mental health expert can help you navigate why you’re so stuck, grief-stri ...

Broken heart syndrome, also called stress-induced ... the couple showed no signs of carbon monoxide poisoning. The “French Connection” actor and Arakawa did not show any external trauma ...