"Dying of a broken heart" is a common turn of phrase, but it's actually more than that. Stress can really break hearts, though in an unexpected way.
YourTango: 11 Things People Do When When Their Hearts Get Broken, Even Though They Don't Work
11 Things People Do When When Their Hearts Get Broken, Even Though They Don't Work
Tennessean: Story Behind the Song: 'King of Broken Hearts' and 'Where the Sidewalk Ends'
In a special two-for-one edition of “Story Behind the Song,” country singer-songwriter Jim Lauderdale recalls the origins of “King of Broken Hearts” and “Where the Sidewalk Ends” – both originally ...
Story Behind the Song: 'King of Broken Hearts' and 'Where the Sidewalk Ends'
Fox News on MSN: Grieving mom hospitalized with rare ‘broken heart syndrome’ after veteran son’s suicide
Devoted mother Dawn Turner says grief over her soldier son's suicide left her hospitalized with broken heart syndrome that mimicked a heart attack. She shared her story and symptoms.
Grieving mom hospitalized with rare ‘broken heart syndrome’ after veteran son’s suicide
Soy Carmín on MSN: Astrological Guide to Mending a Broken Heart: What These 6 Signs Need After a Romance Ends
Astrological Guide to Mending a Broken Heart: What These 6 Signs Need After a Romance Ends
Sciencing on MSN: The 'broken heart' phenomenon is easily explained by science
USA TODAY on MSN: After 8 Louisiana kids killed, family feared 'broken heart syndrome'
A family feared an injured mother could suffer "broken heart syndrome" if she learned about her children's deaths too soon. Here's what to know.