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I am a respiratory therapist. One of the tests I perform is an EKG. It’s actually a very simple test. If you have heart failure, chances are you’ve had one...

The technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United States until recently. The recent public health emergency...

Professor and landscape architect Daniel Winterbottom has been designing and building therapeutic gardens for over 20 years. Here, he shares his unique viewpoint on the power of nature to heal...

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual care. Whether you have been using telehealth for...

Editor’s note: This is the third article in a three-part series. The first is "Family History of Brugada Syndrome, My Story (Part 1)."“If a person has a family history of...

One question many people have after diagnosis is if they need a second opinion. It is completely understandable. When you receive a diagnosis which a quick internet search will basically...

At-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this technology, you can regularly record your health data...

Telehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show you may get better care at a lower...

I was 28 years old, a single mother, and ready to dive into the unknown. I’m still in my prime, or so I thought. I was excited about the opportunities and adventures...

It can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But many companies offer a range of virtual health...

Heart failure (HF) is a chronic health issue. There are many symptoms of heart failure. These symptoms can include shortness of breath, extreme tiredness, coughing, and swelling in the legs...

Telehealth or virtual care can be used to access many different types of health services. To get started, talk to your doctor to find out which virtual services are right...

It is a sound and a vision I hope to never hear or see again. My daughter was 14 when she suffered multiple cardiac arrests during a dance class. They...

Visiting your doctor online is a great way to get healthcare if you are not able to go in person. You can get medical advice, visual assessments, treatments, or update...

As a patient or caregiver, I found it extremely important to reach out to others who have been in similar situations. Health Union and internet support communities were not yet...

Editor’s note: This is the second article in a three-part series. The first is "Family History of Brugada Syndrome, My Story (Part 1)."“Your vision will become clear only when you...

Telehealth is a virtual service that lets patients interact with a healthcare professional online. This lets doctors and patients connect without being in the same room, or even the same...

Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States (US). Heart failure (HF) is a type of heart disease that affects about 5.7 million people in...

We lost my father this year to congestive heart failure. This is not a story about sadness and resentment but rather a tribute to my dad who lived a happy...

Any hospital experience can be traumatic. My experience in the hospital leading up to my diagnosis and after my diagnosis was no different - it was traumatic. I was pumped...