The death of a loved one is one of life’s most painful experiences. For most people, grief gradually eases. While they may still mourn the loss, the ache shrinks with time. But what if the grief doesn’t fade? What if the pain only intensifies and impacts not just emotions, but also physical health? A groundbreaking study from Denmark is raising important questions about the long-term consequences of persistent, intense grief, and the answers might surprise you.The study, published in Frontiers in Public Health, shows that bereaved people with persistently high levels of intense grief used more healthcare services and were more likely to die within 10 years.