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
Ways to Get Your Medicine with Mail DelaysAccess to medicine is important. Drug regimens are part of treating many health conditions, and delays in taking drugs can have serious...reactions1comment
Infographic: Pain Management Treatment and CareIn September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of heart-failure.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic...reactions1comment
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
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
