Can Heartbreak Really Kill You? New Study Reveals Surprising Truth

Ever had your heart broken so badly you thought, “If I eat one more sympathy casserole, I’m going to combust”? Well, you’re not just being dramatic (for once) — apparently science is on your side . A study in Frontiers In Public Health has officially confirmed that yes, it is technically possible to die from a broken heart when the grief is overwhelming . Way to go, Cupid. Now all those bleak romantic comedies feel like documentaries, huh? So what do you think: should we be stockpiling chocolate—and maybe booking annual checkups with a cardiologist—before diving into love, or just accept our casserole-fueled fate? Ready for the tragicomic details? LEARN MORE

A study published in Frontiers In Public Health found that it’s actually possible to die of a broken heart after the death of a loved one, especially if the grief is overwhelming. What do you think?

“It could be the steady diet of bereavement casseroles.”

Robin Wackerfuss, Ointment Prescriber

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“Hopefully one day we’ll finally find a cure for love.”

Steven Dyell, Unemployed

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“And yet the corrupt media has spent years telling us that having loved ones is safe.”

Hugh Sisman, Grievance Filer