I have noticed that often when an older person dies their mate dies soon after. Is it true that a person can die of a broken heart?
DR. TATE’S ANSWER
Thanks for your question!
Grief hurts, yes, it doesn’t kill people. In fact, it can be healthy if dealt with properly. However, unchecked, it can lead to depression and we know where depression can lead to:
Not caring about your health,
Not eating,
Taking too much medication,
Overindulgence in alcohol, and or illegal drugs, and
Engagement in high-risk reckless behavior that ultimately can lead to premature death.
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