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"A record of our emotional life is written on our hearts," says cardiologist and author Sandeep Jauhar. In a stunning talk, he explores the mysterious ways our emotions impact the health of our hearts causing them to change shape in response to grief or fear, to literally break in response to emotional heartbreak and calls for a shift in how we care for our most vital organ.

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