Transitioning (Part 1)When you are growing up with an illness there are many parts of a “normal childhood” you have to grieve. When it...reactions1comment
Heart of a Giant Support System, Part 1: Even a Giant Needs Shoulders to Stand OnLife is by itself hard enough. Living with heart failure, I must fight for every day, I must work harder for everything...reactions2comments
Ask the Advocates: Mental Health (Part 3)Editor's note: This is part 3 of a three-part 'Ask the Advocates' series on mental health. Part 1 can be found here...reactionscomments
COVID-19 Updates, June 15: Solidarity Hydroxychloroquine Trials and COVID Vaccine DevelopmentMany of us are overwhelmed by the amount of information available on COVID-19. Keeping up with all of the news can be...reactionscomments
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
Ask the Advocates: Mental Health (Part 2)Editor's note: This is part 2 of a three-part 'Ask the Advocates' series on mental health. Part 1 can be found here...reactionscomments
Clinical Trials: Is There One that is Right for Me?Clinical research is medical research that involves people.Clinical trials study new treatments for different medical, surgical, or behavioral treatments for different diseases...reactionscomments
Pretty Lady Chronicles: I Have Pregnancy Induced Heart Failure - Part 2Editor's note: Check out the first article in this series, I Have Pregnancy-Induced Heart Failure - Part 1. Pregnancy induced heart failure...reactionscomments
Managing ComorbiditiesComorbidities add a whole new layer of complications when it comes to managing heart failure. Not only do you have to manage...reactionscomments
Ask the Advocates: Mental Health (Part 1)Editor's note: This is part one of a three-part 'Ask the Advocates' series on mental health. We asked three of our advocates...reactionscomments
Happy Fifth Birthday to Me!Today (the day I'm writing this) is a significant milestone for me. Today marks the fifth anniversary of the day that changed...reactionscomments
A Dose of LaughterLiving with a chronic health condition can take a toll on your mental health. Life often seems full of the things you...reactionscomments
What Is an EKG?I am a respiratory therapist. One of the tests I perform is an EKG. It’s actually a very simple test. If you...reactions1comment
Social Distancing Spurs Telehealth SurgeThe technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United...reactionscomments
One White Pine: Building Spaces for Living & HealingProfessor and landscape architect Daniel Winterbottom has been designing and building therapeutic gardens for over 20 years. Here, he shares his unique...reactionscomments
Heart Failure Lexicon, Part 2Editor’s note: This is the second article in a 2-part series. The first is “Heart Failure Lexicon, Part 1.”Medical terms can be...reactionscomments
The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth ExperiencesAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual...reactionscomments
Family History of Brugada Syndrome – My Story, Part 3Editor’s note: This is the third article in a three-part series. The first is "Family History of Brugada Syndrome, My Story (Part...reactionscomments
Nature's Impact on Our Physical & Mental HealthThere is growing evidence that spending time in nature can help people feel less depressed, anxious, or stressed. Maintaining our connection to...reactions1comment
Pain is Common & Constant: The Impact on Quality of LifeIn September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of Heart-Failure.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic...reactions1comment
