How to Adjust to a Diagnosis of Heart Failure...“You have heart failure,” is the single worst phrase you ever want to hear. Getting a diagnosis of heart failure is one...reactions21comments
Latoya Johnson Keelen, PhD...Latoya was previously a health leader on Heart-Failure.net. Meet Dr. Latoya Johnson Keelen. Dr. Johnson Keelen is a proud wife and mother...
Jazmine McRae...Jazmine was previously a health leader on Heart-Failure.net. Hi my name is Jazmine McRae. A native of Brockton, MA., now residing in...
The 2024 Social Health Awards Program...Editorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactionscomments
The Challenge...It's all about one's attitude, and yes! it can be done. Walkthrough the doors of any gym and challenge yourself. One step...reactionscomments
Mental Health Therapy...When you go through something as traumatic as being diagnosed with something like heart failure, it changes your entire life. My first...reactions2comments
Heart Failure and Mental Health...Mental health is extremely important. I remember when the word anxiety was first mentioned to me. I admittedly got defensive - I...reactions9comments
Is Coffee Bad for the Heart?...There is nothing better than the sound and smell of coffee brewing early in the morning. For me personally, knowing that I...reactionscomments
Community Views: Ways to Get Moving with Heart Failure...Regular exercise is a cornerstone of maintaining a healthy heart, and we want to encourage you to get moving in any way...reactions3comments
An Overview of Complications and Comorbidities of Heart Failure...Heart failure (HF) is a complex clinical syndrome that occurs when the heart cannot pump blood properly. It is generally well understood...
The Power...On April 26th, 2021 I was in my office when my cell rang. It was my PCP. About 10 days before I...reactions2comments
Diagnosis Heart Failure: Blood Tests...The make-up of each person’s blood can offer information about their general health status and their heart health. Blood test results provide...
Symptom: Confusion...Confusion is a common symptom of heart failure (HF). It may appear as memory loss or impaired thinking. A caregiver or relative...
What Are Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Your Heart Failure?...A diagnosis of heart failure (HF) can be alarming to patients and family members. If you or someone you care for has...
PRETTY LADY CHRONICLES: Why I Chose to Be a Patient Advocate...I was diagnosed with heart failure 19+ years ago. What I know now can in no way be compared to what I knew...reactions1comment
Finding My Voice Again...“Strive to find your own voice; the longer you wait to begin the less likely you are to find it all.” -Robin...reactionscomments
Intimacy and Heart Failure: Let’s Talk About Sex...Whether you know it or not, problems with your heart affect your sex life. Think about it! Every part of your body requires...reactions4comments
Without Warning...I'm an athlete (swimmer and runner) and a physical therapist by career. Suddenly, at the age of 66, I wasn't feeling well...reactions1comment
Falling Led to Discovering Heart Failure...I was diagnosed with heart failure in January of 2023. I was standing at my bathroom sink with the water running when...reactions1comment
Preparing My Will...Because I suffer from serious heart failure, I felt it necessary to plan for the day I depart from this world. Being...reactions4comments
