When a Broken Heart Can Be Deadly

Heart Health Daily Newsletter  |  March 14, 2015

Today's Top Story When a Broken Heart Can Be Deadly A broken heart, also called tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy, can be fatal. This condition is more frequent in women, and symptoms include chest pain and shortness of breath. Find out the other symptoms of broken heart syndrome.  » Featured Article My Vegan Heart: How Changing My Diet Changed My Life Thomas Larson became a vegan after his third heart attack in five years, and it drastically improved his heart health. Discover how a vegan diet can help your heart.  » Today's Recipe Corn With Bacon and Mushrooms This simple combination goes with everything from burgers to lightly scrambled eggs and toast. Get the recipe.  » Featured Columnist Diabetes and Heart Disease Risks You Shouldn't Ignore If you have diabetes, you have an increased risk of serious problems such as heart disease, heart failure, or stroke - at least twice the risk of someone without diabetes. Find out how diabetes puts you at risk for other health conditions.  » Everyday Health Apps Download Our Apps for iPhone and iPad Today! Your health is in your hands - literally! Our Everyday Health app is filled with breaking health news, condition facts, and expert tips to help make getting healthy easier than ever. Get the app now! » Everyday Solutions Raising Afib Awareness Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of irregular heartbeat. Spotting afib early can help prevent complications. Learn more about this type of arrhythmia.