Should I Get a Fitness Tracker?I recently purchased a Myzone Heart Rate Monitor. This is not exactly like a Fitbit, which I will cover later. My Myzone...reactionscomments
Walking for My Heart HealthFinding the courage to make the change you need to make for your health can be daunting and overwhelming. I want to...reactions1comment
Walking: A Simple BlessingThe Norwegian explorer, Erling Kagge, is the only person to have walked to the South Pole, the North Pole, and to the...reactionscomments
How to Get Our Steps InNow that colder weather is upon us, something that those of us with heart failure might be thinking about is: how do...reactionscomments
How to Get Your Steps InAs a heart failure patient myself, I know how important exercise is for our condition. It's something that not only my doctor...reactionscomments
Virtual Walks: Miles to Go Before You Sleep“You have reached the Melville Nauheim Shelter. This shelter was built in 1977 and sleeps 8. There is water just north of...reactionscomments
Low Impact Movement for Your Heart HealthExercise when you have heart failure is one of those conversations that can truly go any which way. Many people have very...reactions9comments
Exercising at HomeColder weather is upon us! For folks who are used to taking walks or exercising outside, the fall/winter may be a season...reactions3comments
Dancing as a Source of Exercise?As a heart failure patient, my doctors have told me how important regular exercise is. I think it is far easier to...reactions2comments
Safely Increasing Your Cardiovascular Exercise ToleranceOne of the biggest challenges I have had since my diagnosis is increasing my endurance when performing cardio exercise. It is easy...reactions5comments
Interview with AVNRT PatientToday I was able to sit and talk with Laura Wyman, who is a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner. She has specialized in...reactionscomments
How I Learned to Embrace My ScarsLearning to embrace your scars is always hard at first. When I had my first surgery scar it was after getting a...reactionscomments
Why Am I Crying?!!Personally, I found it a challenge at times to manage my emotions after my second heart attack. I suffered from spontaneous bouts...reactions8comments
Pacing!What is pacing and why am I writing about it? To me, pacing is a skill set that requires acceptance and practice!...reactionscomments
What to Know Before Starting EntrestoIf you are involved in the heart failure community, chances are, you have heard of Entresto - a novel drug that many...reactions1comment
Family History of Brugada Syndrome, My Story (Part 2)Editor’s note: This is the second article in a three-part series. The first is "Family History of Brugada Syndrome, My Story (Part...reactionscomments
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: Limitations With Heart FailureLearning to live with heart failure can be challenging. Even small activities may require much more energy than they once did. Some...reactionscomments
Repurposing Your Skills to Find New OpportunitiesPeople with chronic health conditions face tough decisions before they are ready, like deciding about their career/job. Do you continue working or...reactions1comment
Community Views: The Career Impact of Heart FailureOur careers are part of what defines us as individuals. When meeting someone new, one of the ways we identify ourselves is...reactions2comments
