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
Minimalism and Heart FailureI am a big proponent of minimalism. Simply put, minimalism is a movement where people get rid of items that they do...reactions1comment
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
How Do You Use Social Media in Your Heart Failure Journey?The Heart-Failure.net community is a place for people to connect with one another, learn more about heart failure, ask questions, and share...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
Community Shares: How Heart Failure Affects AbilitiesThere is no question that for most people, heart failure changes what everyday living looks like. However, how life changes can be...reactions1comment
Learning to Slow DownReceiving a diagnosis of heart failure is never easy. It evokes big feelings and gives many of us a serious reality check. ...reactions2comments
I'm Writing a Heart Journey BookWhen I got diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy, I never knew that I would be writing a book about my heart journey. When...reactionscomments
Losing Friendships... How to Cope?As a heart failure patient following a widow heart attack (at 35), I too have lost friendships along the way. I wanted...reactions8comments
Mental Health Awareness"What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, and more unashamed conversations." -Glenn Close The first time I was introduced to...reactions5comments
Coping with an Invisible Illness"I am going to dress up and hide my illness!" That is what I told myself as a pre-teen, because fitting in...reactionscomments
How to Manage SadnessAs a heart failure patient, I have experienced periods of loss and sadness. Sometimes when I think I am 'over' something, a...reactionscomments
Tips For Managing Heart FailureHeart failure (HF) is a chronic health issue. There are many symptoms of heart failure. These symptoms can include shortness of breath...reactions1comment
Community Views: My Diagnosis ReactionYou may feel a range of emotions when first hearing that you are living with heart failure. It can be difficult to...reactions12comments
Finding Your PurposeThe initial diagnosis of heart failure can be a total shock to you. Most of us don’t see it coming, and even...reactionscomments
Advocating for Youth Heart ScreeningsMany people don’t realize they have heart disease until it's too late. Also, most people don’t know that young people can have...reactionscomments
Cooking Strategies for a Low-Sodium DietOne of the things that was the biggest adjustment for me after my heart failure diagnosis was the amount of work it...reactions1comment
Women's Health Month: Spotlighting Patient Leaders With PPCMMay is designated as Women's Health Month. We want to raise awareness about heart failure and its impact on women's health. One...reactions1comment
Trying My Best to Live a Full Life with Heart FailureMy story began in 2005 when I felt really tired one day. I was teaching at the time, so I thought one...reactions3comments
What Causes Shortness Of Breath With Exertion?Heart failure is a disease that may cause you to feel short of breath. The most common time when you may feel...reactionscomments
