Country singers croon about broken hearts. The term is widely used and culturally expressive of the abysmal way most of us feel when we experience a split from a loved one. Science, however is now ratifying this idea in a new way, proving that how we feel isn’t just emotional, but also carries real physical consequences. Data now shows that women that have undergone a divorce are more likely to have a heart attack. If a woman has been through a divorce two times, her likelihood of experiencing a heart attack goes right through the roof, to a whopping 77 percent likelihood of experiencing a negative cardiac event. Obviously, nothing is written in stone and a word to the wise is often sufficient. For those women facing an inevitable split, it’s especially important to take it easy, routine-wise, and on themselves, particularly. Take time to express the pain and develop soothing routines.
Key Takeaways:
- Science has now ratified the concept of a broken heart, according to data outlined in the periodical Circulation, entitled; Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes.
- Women who have experienced two divorces are even likelier to experience a negative cardiac event, with an uptick in possibility equaling a whopping 77%.
- Minimizing stress post-divorce is key to prevention, and includes creating soothing routines and finding helpful ways to grieve through the process.
“Besides heart attack, divorce can also increase a woman’s risk of Broken Heart Syndrome, which, in some cases, mimics a heart attack.”