Men Are Twice as Likely to Die From This Stress-Related Heart Issue

Stress hits everyone. Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, a job, or the end of a relationship, dealing with grief is never easy. But for men, the stakes may be even higher. Research shows that men are twice as likely to die from takotsubo cardiomyopathy—a stress-induced heart condition better known as “broken heart syndrome”—compared to women.

A recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association examined nearly 200,000 U.S. adults from 2016 to 2020. Researchers found...