Scientists are learning more about a newly defined heart condition that mimics severe heart attacks and can strike healthy people. It can strike even healthy people, unlike a heart attack, which most often occurs in people with underlying health conditions. Broken heart syndrome can develop at any age, but it tends to affect more women than men 58 to 75. Although broken heart syndrome isn't classified as rare, its true prevalence remains unclear. Broken heart syndrome can occur at any age but is most common in women ages 58 to 75.

Source: Daily Mail March 02, 2026 20:03 UTC