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A broken heart a real condition. The medical name for it is takotsubo cardiomyopathy. It is by severe emotional or physical stress. This stress can from losing a loved one or breaking up with a romantic partner. Doctors they have a cure for it. Researchers at Aberdeen University in Scotland a 12-week test on 76 people with broken heart syndrome. The patients a weekly counselling session. They also part in an exercise programme, which aerobics, cycling and swimming. The British Heart Foundation said it surprised by how much the counselling " heart function and patients' fitness".

Hundreds of thousands of people worldwide from broken heart syndrome. It mainly women and can the risk of dying early. The syndrome may why a spouse dies soon after their partner's death. Sufferers like they are having a heart attack. Symptoms include chest pain, shortness of breath, and fatigue. The syndrome the heart shape. The heart becomes rounder, like an octopus. "Takotsubo" is a Japanese word. It a round pot used to catch an octopus. Lead researcher Dr David Gamble said his research the importance of the brain-heart relationship. He said mental and physical therapy can sufferers.