How a broken heart affects your body

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Roni Shanoada |

TED-Ed

• June 2026

Losing a loved one can be one of the most traumatic experiences of a person’s life. Grief brings on a whole host of strong emotions that impact both our mental and physical health. But is it possible for these powerful feelings to endanger your life? In other words, can you actually die from a broken heart? Roni Shanoada explores how traumatic events can affect your body. [Directed by Joana Sus, NOMINT, narrated by Alexandra Panzer, music by Stephen LaRosa, Wonder Boy Audio].