Are There Any Risks to Quitting Smoking?We all know of the great benefits that come with quitting smoking. From reducing premature death to saving a considerable amount of...reactionscomments
Eight Facts About Women's Heart DiseaseMost months of the year are used as a time of awareness for a certain disease. That said, February is known as...reactions2comments
Setting Boundaries for My HealthMy whole life I have been a people pleaser and over the years this has often been to my detriment. As I have...reactions2comments
Do Homeopathic Remedies Have a Place in HF?A few weeks ago, I had an interesting interaction with a patient - let’s call him Mr. Potter - at the pharmacy...reactionscomments
The Loss of Friendships Due to Heart FailureWe all know what it is like when we get the diagnosis of heart failure. It is a feeling of panic, uncertainty...reactions6comments
Consistently ExercisingOne of the directives I, along with many heart failure patients, have received from their cardiac medical team is consistent exercise is...reactionscomments
Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle for a Healthy HeartAlmost everyone has heard about the importance of a healthy lifestyle, but some people still do not understand what that means. Does...reactionscomments
Questions to Ask Your Doctor After Your DiagnosisYou have just been diagnosed with heart failure. And while your doctor might have covered the basics, it is normal for questions...reactionscomments
Palpitations – Dealing with the Extra BeatsThere are a lot of new experiences that result from a heart attack or any diagnosis that points to a problem with...reactions6comments
Educating Family and Friends on Heart DiseaseHeart disease is hard for everyone to process and most people do not know how to address it when it comes to...reactions2comments
Eating More While Cooking Less - Work Smarter Not HarderI have been a heart failure patient for several years, and diet is one area that remains a challenge. Less of a...reactionscomments
From Heart Failure to Heart TransplantThe biggest struggle is mental, well for me it was, and honestly still is. The trauma that came with living with heart...reactionscomments
Getting a Second OpinionGetting a second opinion is something that people do when they are diagnosed with heart disease, heart failure, or even other diseases...reactionscomments
How Do I Find Virtual Health Services?It can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But...reactionscomments
New Year's Resolution: More Walking Please!As a congestive heart failure patient, I am aware of the many benefits of engaging in regular physical activity. However I was...reactions1comment
Should I Get a Fitness Tracker?I recently purchased a Myzone Heart Rate Monitor. This is not exactly like a Fitbit, which I will cover later. My Myzone...reactionscomments
Walking for My Heart HealthFinding the courage to make the change you need to make for your health can be daunting and overwhelming. I want to...reactions1comment
Walking: A Simple BlessingThe Norwegian explorer, Erling Kagge, is the only person to have walked to the South Pole, the North Pole, and to the...reactionscomments
How to Get Our Steps InNow that colder weather is upon us, something that those of us with heart failure might be thinking about is: how do...reactionscomments
How to Get Your Steps InAs a heart failure patient myself, I know how important exercise is for our condition. It's something that not only my doctor...reactionscomments
