When you experience emotional or traumatic events, your nervous system triggers stress hormones, like adrenaline and epinephrine. That’s normal. But rarely, and for rea… See more

Living with heartbreak and grief can be stressful. And as a natural response during times of … See more

A quick rise in blood pressure could potentially lead to a heart attack. That’s particularly true for people who are already at high risk. “Stressful emotions can trigger a heart atta… See more

Grieving and heartbreak can feel debilitating. And while it’s perfectly normal to feel “down” for a bit when you’re heartbroken, prolonged periods of sadness can cross o… See more