Community Shares: Did Your Heart Failure Diagnosis Come as a Surprise?In the moment of learning that you have heart failure, a range of emotions often follows. For some people, it may include...reactions1comment
Dating While SoberMany of us in the heart failure community cannot, or choose not, to drink. While some say that drinking in moderation is...reactions1comment
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health SurveySometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone...reactionscomments
Trauma and PTSD - Am I Going Crazy?You might have seen a previous article I wrote about depression. However, depression’s cousin when it comes to serious medical illness is...reactionscomments
Pretty Lady Chronicles: 392 Beats Per Minute Survivor (Part 3)Editor's note: This is part 3 of a series. Be sure to check out part 1 and part 2! I survived a...reactions1comment
Clinical Trial ParticipationEvery clinical trial is designed to look at a specific population, so each participant is required to have certain traits (eligibility criteria)...reactions2comments
Community Shares: Tips for Surviving the Holidays While Living With Heart FailureThe holidays can be a challenging time for many people. When facing the coming season while living with heart failure, it may...reactionscomments
Medication TipsKaren, a caregiver of 25 years, offers three helpful tips to stay on track with your medications...reactionscomments
Care for the CaregiversOne of the best volunteer programs I’ve seen and experienced myself was at Columbia Children’s Hospital. The caregivers were invited once a...reactionscomments
Community Shares: The First Person You Told After Your Heart Failure DiagnosisEveryone reacts differently to the news of a heart failure diagnosis. Whether the news came as a complete shock or as an...reactionscomments
Which Flu Vaccine Should You Get This Year?The crisp cool air and golden, red leaves marks the start of the influenza season for those of us in the northern...reactionscomments
Take the Connected Health Survey!The Connected Health Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites...reactionscomments
What Is It Really Like to Be a Caregiver? Results of the 2020 Caregiving In America SurveyWhen faced with a chronic health condition like heart failure, many people rely on the help and support of a caregiver. In...reactionscomments
PRETTY LADY CHRONICLES: Being a Patient Is a Process (Part 1)Editor's note: Check out Part 2 and Part 3 of this series. It seems I'm always learning on this journey. So much so...reactionscomments
Ask the Advocates: Lifestyle Changes (Part 1)Editor's note: This is part 1 of a two-part series. Part 2 can be found here. We asked three of our advocates...reactionscomments
Insurance Status Among Those With Heart FailureIn recent years, health insurance and the cost of healthcare have become issues of regular debate. Our 2020 Heart Failure In America...reactions2comments
What Is Hypertension?Hypertension seems to be common in our community. Of those who participated in our Heart Failure in America survey, 51% said they...reactionscomments
Conversations With a Chaplain: A Chaplain’s Role in Supportive CareRev. Isaac Dusenbury is a chaplain at Duke University Hospital. He completed his chaplain residency at Duke University Hospital’s Surgical and Intensive...reactionscomments
Ways to Get Your Medicine with Mail DelaysAccess to medicine is important. Drug regimens are part of treating many health conditions, and delays in taking drugs can have serious...reactions1comment
6 More Tips for Living With Heart FailureIn my previous article I explored some common helpful tips for living with heart failure and I wanted to continue with some...reactionscomments
