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A broken heart is a [really / real] condition. The medical name for it is takotsubo cardiomyopathy. It is caused by [several / severe] emotional or physical stress. This stress can come from [losing / loss] a loved one or breaking [up / down] with a romantic partner. Doctors think they have a [cure / sure] for it. Researchers at Aberdeen University in Scotland conducted a 12-week test [in / on] 76 people with broken heart syndrome. The patients had a weekly counselling [season / session] . They also took part in an exercise programme, [which / what] included aerobics, cycling and swimming. The British Heart Foundation said it was surprised by how [many / much] the counselling "improved heart function and patients' [fitness / fit] ".

Hundreds of [thousand / thousands] of people worldwide suffer from broken heart syndrome. It mainly [effects / affects] women and can double the [risk / risky] of dying early. The syndrome may explain why a [spice / spouse] dies soon after their partner's death. Sufferers feel like they are [having / doing] a heart attack. Symptoms include chest pain, [short / shortness] of breath, and fatigue. The syndrome makes the heart [change / changing] shape. The heart becomes rounder, like an octopus. "Takotsubo" is a Japanese word. It means a round pot used to [throw / catch] an octopus. Lead researcher Dr David Gamble said his research highlights the [important / importance] of the brain-heart relationship. He said mental and physical [therapy / therapist] can help sufferers.