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A broken heart is more physical than you think (Rebroadcast)

WAMU 88.5 | By Kathryn Fink

Published March 8, 2022 at 8:18 AM EST

A couple holds hands as they visit the Museum of Broken Relationships in Zagreb.

Love operates at a physiological level.

So when heartbreak hits, it can take a major toll on our bodies — from cardiac risk, to inflammation, to altered gene expression.

After her 25-year marriage fell apart, author Florence Williams wanted to understand why.

From Heartbreak: A Personal and Scientific Journey:

We talk with scientists about the latest in heartbreak research — and hear your stories about lost love.

Copyright 2022 WAMU 88.5

Kathryn Fink

Kathryn Fink is a producer with NPR's All Things Considered.

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