As a health and wellness expert, I can tell you that while it's a common expression to say that someone "died of a broken heart," it's not literally true that sadness or grief can directly cause death. However, emotional stress can have a significant impact on a person's health. read more >>

Sadness. It's called heartbreak for a reason. ... One study from St. George's University of London found that it is actually possible to die of a broken heart �� bereavement increases your risk of a heart attack or stroke by nearly double after a partner's death, the researchers discovered.read more >>