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Why love, exams race the heart

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Scientific studies show you can die of a broken heart. [iStockphoto]

The mind, heart and body are so connected.

Cumulative evidence shows that stress increases the heart rate. Your heart rate will also go up when you meet someone you are in love with or when sitting exams you are ill-prepared for.

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