Digital Health vs. Digital TherapeuticsTechnology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from...reactionscomments
PCSK9 Inhibitors: The New Cholesterol-Lowering DrugsIf you have elevated cholesterol, you may have heard of the new drugs classified as PCSK9 inhibitors. Drugs within this class include...reactionscomments
Longer Work Hours May Increase Risk of a Second Heart AttackAn April 2021 study has found that longer work hours increase a person’s risk of having a second heart attack. The study...reactions1comment
Mind Over MatterAn unexpected medical emergency can land you in the back of an ambulance, emergency room, or once again in a hospital. Sometimes...reactions1comment
Healthy Ways to Cope With StressI think it's clear by now, at least for those of us within the heart failure community, that stress is not good...reactionscomments
Mindfulness (Part 2)Editor's note: this is part 2 of a 2-part series. Be sure to read part 1! As a young kid, I was...reactionscomments
7 Tips to Improve Emotional HealthOur mental health is very important to our overall health and well-being. However, in many cases, it is often the last aspect of...reactionscomments
Don't Just Sit There! Bust a Move!As a patient with a chronic health condition, it can be a challenge to find ways to stay active without feeling like...reactions4comments
Community Shares: The Unexpected Ways Heart Failure Changes Your LifeLearning to live with heart failure comes with a handful of surprises. Some of these surprises are challenging, while some of them...reactionscomments
Mindfulness (Part 1)Editor's note: This is part 1 of a 2-part series. Be sure to also read part 2! Today, I want to talk...reactions3comments
Heart Failure and StrokeLast month, I learned the hard way that heart failure can increase your risk of stroke. Near the end of last month...reactionscomments
Heart Failure and COVID-19Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with...reactionscomments
Community Shares: How Heart Failure Affects AbilitiesThere is no question that for most people, heart failure changes what everyday living looks like. However, how life changes can be...reactions1comment
Finding Your RoutineWhen it comes to managing chronic conditions, having a routine is essential. For many of us, dealing with the daily struggles and...reactions4comments
Acquired Long QTC SyndromeLong QTC syndrome is common in the heart failure community. It is a heart rhythm condition that can be either congenital (a...reactionscomments
Caregiver FatigueI was diagnosed with heart failure at 35. As someone who was previously very active and definitely independent, the fatigue, lightheadedness, and...reactions2comments
Health DESPAIR-ities: Black Mothers Are Dying!Editor's note: This is part 2 of a series. Be sure to read part 1! Black mothers – often considered the “backbone”...reactionscomments
PFT With Full BronchA pulmonary function test (PFT) for a heart patient is a little like your regular stress test but with another element added...reactions5comments
What to Know About Philips CPAP and Ventilator RecallAfter many months of investigation, Philips has announced a recall notification for many of its devices. The medical device company analyzed risks...reactionscomments
Statins: Good or Bad?People with heart failure often have additional comorbidities, such as elevated cholesterol levels. Elevated cholesterol is also known as hypercholesterolemia in the...reactions1comment
