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Colder weather is upon us! For folks who are used to taking walks or exercising outside, the fall/winter may be a season in which we (mistakenly) think we are stuck...

Having heart failure in my family has started to make me nervous as I get older. There are changes that I have to make to gain control of my heart...

Brugada syndrome is a rare, but potentially life-threatening, genetic heart condition. Despite its rarity, the impact of Brugada syndrome can be devastating for those who are diagnosed with it, and...

I was in a urgent care recently and came across a terrific magnet about when to call or see your primary care doctor, when to utilize urgent care, and when...

Along with this community, I also spend quite a bit of time in our COPD.net community. One of the hot topics there is the difficulty navigating showers – especially when...

Getting a new diagnosis like heart failure can be totally overwhelming. At the hospital, you will talk to so many different dietitians, nurses, educators, and doctors that your head may...

As a heart transplant recipient, I know that every day I am alive is a gift. When I got the call that a heart was available I was in disbelief...

If you are someone who has completed Phase 1 and 2 cardiac rehab, or was referred by a physician, Phase 3 cardiac rehab is something that heart failure patients may...

Sitting quietly in my cozy little home, I am astonished that the year is once again on its end. It would seem like it happened in the blink of an eye...

It is time for 6 weeks of holiday for me, summer holiday to be exact, living in the southern hemisphere it makes for our summer holidays. This means loved ones...

We all remember the day we got diagnosed with heart failure. That numb heartbreaking feeling when those words slipped from the lips of our doctors. From the day I got...

Hi, fellow heart failure patients! As the holiday season is upon us, I wanted to address the issue of stress. In my opinion, during this stressful time, it can be...

The year is 2023 and more and more people are talking about mental health. Mental health is being taken more seriously, and as someone who struggles with their mental health...

Various people wonder what people do when they are waiting for a heart or any organ. The crazy thing about heart transplants is donors have to die in order for...

I decided to have surgery! It has been a little over 2 months now, and it went well. To take you back to the day of surgery, I was to...

When you get diagnosed with an illness, like heart failure, it is always imperative that you have a support system. Having a support system is very important when you have...

Trying to keep my heart health in check, knowing that heart failure runs in my family, has been a rude awakening to get my life in order. I think when...

Thanksgiving beckons a spirit of gratitude. And even amidst the challenges posed by heart failure, there remain compelling reasons to be thankful. Here, I will explore 6 such reasons. At...

The one mantra that I have found that helps manage the anxiety and unknowns that come with congestive heart failure (CHF) is the idea of living in the moment. Has...

The symptoms of heart failure seem to vary between patients. According to the American Heart Association, heart failure signs are shortness of breath, persistent coughing or wheezing, the buildup of...