There's a phenomenon known as "broken heart syndrome" or stress-induced cardiomyopathy, where emotional distress can lead to severe heart muscle weakness.
As longtime supporters of women’s health, Sarah “Sally” Ross Soter and the Soter Kay Foundation have generously pledged a $15 million gift to The Ohio State University College of Medicine. The gift will establish the Sarah Ross Soter Women’s Health Research Program.
Plus, Va. homebuilders Dwight and Martha Schar gave $75 million for cardiovascular care, the Ms. Foundation for Women landed a $50 million bequest, and KKR co-founder Henry Kravis gave $40 million to back cancer immunobiology research.