6 Tips for Staying on Top of TreatmentLiving with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course...reactionscomments
Fish Oil: to Supplement or Not?As a pharmacist, I am often flagged down in the supplement aisle for inquiries about various supplements. It is common for people...reactions2comments
After a Heart Attack: The First 30 DaysYou've survived a heart attack, one that was most likely unexpected. Now what? You've spent days with a lot of medication attention, being...reactions2comments
Community Views: How Doctors Treat You When You Talk About Heart FailureWhen it comes to dealing with heart failure, your doctor plays a key role in your long-term health and well-being. Having a...reactionscomments
Adjusting to a Low-Sodium DietUnfortunately, a diagnosis of heart failure is often accompanied by a change in diet. Usually, people talk about the necessity of limiting...reactions2comments
Celebrating 2 Years of Heart-Failure.net!Can you believe it? Heart-Failure.net is now 2 years old! To celebrate our anniversary, we'd like to thank YOU, the community members...reactions2comments
Surviving an Accident With Heart Failure (Part 2)Editor's note: This is part 2 in a series. Be sure to read part 1! I wrote about surviving a fall down...reactions2comments
The Gliflozins: A Newer Class of Drugs to Treat Heart FailureThere are many emerging therapies for the treatment of heart failure. One of these newer therapies are the SGLT2 inhibitors, which have...reactions6comments
Does Gratitude Impact the Brain?Heart failure is really REALLY hard. So, as a disclaimer, I am not writing this in hopes of communicating some idea that...reactions3comments
Desmin MyopathyI was afraid to talk about it out loud because I didn't want to accept it. Do you ever notice when you...reactions2comments
Surviving an Accident With Heart Failure (Part 1)Editor's note: This is part 1 of a series. Be sure to read part 2! Months ago, as I headed downstairs to...reactions2comments
New Year's Resolution: More Walking Please!As a congestive heart failure patient, I am aware of the many benefits of engaging in regular physical activity. However I was...reactions1comment
Intimacy and Heart Failure: Let’s Talk About SexWhether you know it or not, problems with your heart affect your sex life. Think about it! Every part of your body requires...reactions4comments
Community Views: The Biggest Challenges of Living With Heart FailureWhile heart failure affects each person differently, there is no doubt that it is a challenging condition for everyone who lives with...reactions4comments
Does My Migraine Disease Protect My Heart?When I was first diagnosed with Brugada Syndrome, I have to admit I felt a little scared. I had seen my dad...reactions1comment
Life TodayLife is what you make it. Well, at least that's what I was told. I'm not sure I ever understood what that...reactions3comments
Community Views: Creatively Explaining Heart FailureA diagnosis of heart failure can be tough. It may be hard for someone on the outside to truly understand the realities...reactions11comments
Clothing Options for CHFFor me, one of the challenges with my heart failure diagnosis has been how to dress this new body. I have experienced...reactions11comments
Running For LifeMy title is a little deceptive because I no longer run. But I ran for a long time, from high school into...reactions6comments
Dear Santa! Here's A Heart-Healthy Christmas Wish ListDear Santa. My kids already made their Christmas lists. I hope you received them well. Consider this post my personal Christmas list...reactions10comments
