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Many of us have experienced the symptoms of heart failure. The hardest of which, I think, is fatigue and feeling exhausted. Sometimes being too tired to even get out of...

I often see posts from people who are new to heart failure, or have switched their medicines, and remark that the new meds are making them feel terrible. And they...

Can you recall a time you went for day surgery and did not get discharged until a week later? That was my experience with this last procedure I had, removing...

My whole life I have been a people pleaser and over the years this has often been to my detriment. As I have continued to take my health seriously, I have...

We all know what it is like when we get the diagnosis of heart failure. It is a feeling of panic, uncertainty, and many other emotions. With everything changing in...

One of the directives I, along with many heart failure patients, have received from their cardiac medical team is consistent exercise is important. I can also tell you that I...

As a respiratory therapist, I have a clear role in helping patients with heart failure. So, at what point would I be called to help you? Here’s what to know...

Today I was able to sit and talk with Laura Wyman, who is a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner. She has specialized in Pediatrics her entire career. I wanted to talk...

What is pacing and why am I writing about it? To me, pacing is a skill set that requires acceptance and practice! It has been an essential skill set for...

Almost everyone has heard about the importance of a healthy lifestyle, but some people still do not understand what that means. Does it mean we should only be eating salads...

Throughout February, we recognize both Heart Failure Awareness Week and American Heart Month. Our Health Leaders have written articles about their experiences with heart failure and other heart conditions. Recently...

You have just been diagnosed with heart failure. And while your doctor might have covered the basics, it is normal for questions to flood your mind once you are back...

There are a lot of new experiences that result from a heart attack or any diagnosis that points to a problem with your heart. We get new doctors, medications, and...

Heart disease is hard for everyone to process and most people do not know how to address it when it comes to explaining it to friends and family. We have...

I have been a heart failure patient for several years, and diet is one area that remains a challenge. Less of a challenge, but still a challenge. The issue, for...

The biggest struggle is mental, well for me it was, and honestly still is. The trauma that came with living with heart failure as a kid, growing up, and becoming...

Getting a second opinion is something that people do when they are diagnosed with heart disease, heart failure, or even other diseases. People ask for a second opinion for several...

This year, February 2 is Wear Red Day! On this day, people around the country will wear red to bring awareness to cardiovascular conditions, including heart failure. Not everyone knows...

The giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Elevated heart rate, fatigue, shortness of breath – exercising with heart failure can feel like a huge struggle. The reality...

Colder weather is upon us! For folks who are used to taking walks or exercising outside, the fall/winter may be a season in which we (mistakenly) think we are stuck...