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Heartache

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The Impact of Emotions on the Heart

This chapter explores the connection between emotions and heart health, emphasizing the impact of stress, fear, and sadness on the heart. It discusses cases of Takasubo cardiomyopathy and death by fright, highlighting the physiological response to intense emotional disturbance. The chapter concludes by emphasizing the need to prioritize emotional well-being for overall physical health.

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