Broken heart

What is Broken Heart Syndrome?

Elena Salmoirago-Blotcher, MD, PhD, FAHA
June 3, 2021

We all know that the heart performs vital functions like pumping the blood, oxygen and nutrients to organs in the body. Yet, when we talk about emotions, the heart seems to have a life of its own. We all have experienced sad...

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Stress and Your Heart Health: What You Need to Know

Brown University Health Blog Team
February 4, 2025
We know that stress can play a role in weight changes, brain health , and poor sleep. So it makes sense that stress can also have a strong impact on cardiovascular health. How does stress affect your heart? One of the most...
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ASMR: What It Is and How It Could Help You Relax

Brown University Health Blog Team
January 7, 2025

If you've spent any amount of time on YouTube, you've probably come across an ASMR video. With approximately 65 billion views in 2021 alone, it would be more surprising if you had never seen any sort of ASMR video come across...

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Sober Curious and the Benefits of Taking a Break from Alcohol

Brown University Health Blog Team
December 17, 2024
Drinking alcohol in any amounts—yes, even in moderation —can negatively impact your health. Yet there's a strong social aspect to drinking that's hard to ignore, especially among younger people. However, new research studies...

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