Unexpected LossesI recently heard the phrase 'unexpected loss'. This resonated with me and is a good way of explaining why a widowmaker heart...reactions7comments
Is Working Too Much Bad for Your Heart? I was asked a great question by a community member recently. He said, “Does working too much increase my risk for developing...reactions2comments
Resources for Reduced Cost HealthcarePrescriptions, scent-free laundry detergent, over-the-counter products, special cleaning products - all these items can add up and can make living with or...reactions5comments
Family History of Brugada Syndrome: The Beginning of My Story“Strive to see with the inner eye, the heart. It sees the reality not subject to emotional or personal error; it sees...reactionscomments
Care Managers and Healthcare AdvocatesA chronic condition puts an immense burden on both the patient and their family, physically and mentally. There is the actual caregiving...reactionscomments
Take the Managing Treatment and Medication SurveyThe Managing Treatment and Medication Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Treatment is a big part of managing a...reactionscomments
Heart Failure in WomenHeart disease is the leading cause of death in women in the US. More women than men die of heart disease each...reactions4comments
The Strength of Community for a Communal Health (Part 1)Editor's note: This is part 1 of a series. Be sure to check out part 2! We face many problems globally, as...reactions2comments
The Strength of Community For Communal Health (Part 2)Editor's note: This is part 2 of a series. Be sure to check out part 1! For her job, my mom kept...reactionscomments
PRETTY LADY CHRONICLES: Quiet SicknessOvercoming a chronic illness or "sickness" can consist of a number of variables. While many are seen or expected, others are hidden in...reactions1comment
Health Disparities in Heart FailureHeart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States (US). Heart failure (HF) is a type of heart...reactionscomments
Life at First GlanceAugust 20, 2015: the day that changed my life forever. I remember waking up feeling hopeful but prepared for the unknown because...reactions2comments
Pretty Lady Chronicles: Riding the Wave (Part 1)Editor's note: This is part 1 of a series. Be sure to check out part 2! My life constantly feels like a...reactionscomments
Five Common Myths About Living With Heart FailureHeart failure is a condition that most have probably heard of at some point in their life, mainly because it is a...reactions2comments
Emotional Regulation TipsI recently went through training at work and the guest speaker was a psychologist who specialized in working with corporate teams. He...reactions1comment
Hard ConversationsHaving heart failure comes with its own unique set of limitations. While we all experience heart failure and its symptoms a bit...reactions1comment
Community Shares: Missing Life Before Heart FailureA heart failure diagnosis brings many changes. Every aspect of life goes through reorganization. Many things are no longer feasible. While it...reactionscomments
Traveling Tips While Living With Heart FailureTraveling is one thing that we all do. Sometimes it’s a short trip, other times we do long-distance travel. There are different...reactions3comments
Self-Care 101: I Don’t Have Time!!!My biggest fear following my heart failure diagnosis was running out of time. Time is something that cannot get back, and I...reactions9comments
Heart Disease in Women: What to Watch Out ForMost people are unaware that heart disease and strokes are the number one killer in women, causing 1 in 3 women’s deaths...reactionscomments
