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As fall is here and we start having to think about bending over and putting shoes on (sandals no longer count), putting heavy coats on, etc., it has made me...

I am a respiratory therapist. I started this job in 1997. Back then, we were told by our teachers that the median life expectancy of heart failure patients was 2...

Talking with your children about your heart failure can cause major anxiety. You do not know how your child will react. You might worry that they will get upset or...

I think most adults have heard how important communication is in a relationship. Any relationship. From personal experience, I would basically agree. I have been with my boyfriend for almost...

As a heart failure patient, I have watched my medical expenses boom. It stinks and can truly drain a budget. What I spend a year on pharmaceuticals is insane. Is...

People tend to view religion and science as opposing forces. If something is rooted in religion, it can be scientific. If something is proven scientifically, then it cannot be the...

Those that have been on my journey with me know that I had a baby girl 6 months ago. It has been the ultimate blessing to have her in my...

A heart failure diagnosis can come with so many feelings and changes that may need to be made. Our Patient Leader team consists of advocates who are living with heart...

Receiving a diagnosis for any condition, including a heart condition such as heart failure, can be difficult. New questions about the condition, and about you living with the condition, may...

Would you like to share your experience with heart failure and help others who are also living with the condition? We’re looking to add new voices to our health leader...

Discrimination is WRONG! Whether it is based on gender, religion, race, or any other reason, it is wrong. Sadly, the place I have seen the most discrimination is in the...

There is a lot of health information available on the internet these days. From personal blogs and online magazines to government websites and beyond, advice about your health is available...

The Heart-Failure.net community is a place for people to connect with one another, learn more about heart failure, ask questions, and share stories and experiences. We want to be helpful...

One of the hardest things about heart failure is that it takes away so much of your independence and abilities. It can be so hard and the grieving process never...

Let's talk about eating! After my diagnosis of heart failure, it became a complex subjection. The sodium restrictions are no joke, and make feeding yourself much harder, given the high...

Heart disease touches us all in different ways. We are either the patient battling it or know someone who has it. Some people struggle with the disease daily, while others...

The flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19 are all contagious respiratory infections that affect the nose, throat, and lungs. They affect both adults and kids, and they have many...

Every year, vaccines help save millions of lives. Vaccines work with our body’s natural defenses to create an immune response to a specific disease. They are our best protection against...

The lack of energy, aka fatigue, is one of the hardest parts of heart failure for me. Also, after moderating for the heart failure site for a few years I...

Respiratory infections affect the nose, sinuses, throat, and airways. These infections can cause symptoms such as congestion, cough, and shortness of breath. For people who live with certain chronic medical...