Pretty Lady Chronicles: 392 Beats Per Minute Survivor (Part 3)Editor's note: This is part 3 of a series. Be sure to check out part 1 and part 2! I survived a...reactions1comment
Clinical Trial ParticipationEvery clinical trial is designed to look at a specific population, so each participant is required to have certain traits (eligibility criteria)...reactions2comments
Community Shares: Tips for Surviving the Holidays While Living With Heart FailureThe holidays can be a challenging time for many people. When facing the coming season while living with heart failure, it may...reactionscomments
Medication TipsKaren, a caregiver of 25 years, offers three helpful tips to stay on track with your medications...reactionscomments
Care for the CaregiversOne of the best volunteer programs I’ve seen and experienced myself was at Columbia Children’s Hospital. The caregivers were invited once a...reactionscomments
Community Shares: The First Person You Told After Your Heart Failure DiagnosisEveryone reacts differently to the news of a heart failure diagnosis. Whether the news came as a complete shock or as an...reactionscomments
Which Flu Vaccine Should You Get This Year?The crisp cool air and golden, red leaves marks the start of the influenza season for those of us in the northern...reactionscomments
Take the Connected Health Survey!The Connected Health Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites...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
What Is It Really Like to Be a Caregiver? Results of the 2020 Caregiving In America SurveyWhen faced with a chronic health condition like heart failure, many people rely on the help and support of a caregiver. In...reactionscomments
Beyond Exhaustion: How Life Changes with FatigueFatigue: It’s not “just being tired”, and it’s an experience that individuals living with a chronic health condition know all too well...reactions1comment
Community Views: How Does Being a Caregiver Impact Your Life?Most of us know what a caregiver does, but not everyone fully understands what it is like to be a caregiver until...reactionscomments
PRETTY LADY CHRONICLES: Being a Patient Is a Process (Part 1)Editor's note: Check out Part 2 and Part 3 of this series. It seems I'm always learning on this journey. So much so...reactionscomments
Others May Not “See” It. But I Feel It.During Invisible Illness Awareness Week, we want to recognize and shed light on all those affected by an illness that may go...reactionscomments
Ask the Advocates: Lifestyle Changes (Part 1)Editor's note: This is part 1 of a two-part series. Part 2 can be found here. We asked three of our advocates...reactionscomments
Insurance Status Among Those With Heart FailureIn recent years, health insurance and the cost of healthcare have become issues of regular debate. Our 2020 Heart Failure In America...reactions2comments
Is AFib Genetic?Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is the most common heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia). It occurs when the atria, the two upper...reactionscomments
What Is Hypertension?Hypertension seems to be common in our community. Of those who participated in our Heart Failure in America survey, 51% said they...reactionscomments
Conversations With a Chaplain: A Chaplain’s Role in Supportive CareRev. Isaac Dusenbury is a chaplain at Duke University Hospital. He completed his chaplain residency at Duke University Hospital’s Surgical and Intensive...reactionscomments
Describing the Worst Days With Chronic PainIn September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of heart-failure.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic...reactionscomments
