Answer to Dictation 1
It is caused by severe emotional or physical stress.
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Answer to Dictation 2
Stress can come from losing a loved one or breaking up with a romantic partner.
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Answer to Dictation 3
A 12-week test on 76 people with broken heart syndrome.
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Answer to Dictation 4
An exercise programme which included aerobics cycling and swimming.
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Answer to Dictation 5
It was surprised by how much the counselling improved heart function.
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Answer to Dictation 6
Hundreds of thousands of people worldwide suffer from broken heart syndrome.
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Answer to Dictation 7
It mainly affects women and can double the risk of dying early.
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Answer to Dictation 8
Symptoms include chest pain shortness of breath and fatigue.
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Answer to Dictation 9
It means a round pot used to catch an octopus.
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Answer to Dictation 10
His research highlights the importance of the brain heart relationship.
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