My Journey With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and Heart Failure...Dealing with heart disease has had its challenges but I have managed to live with it. I always say there is life...reactions15comments
Should You Get the Pneumonia Vaccine?...I get an annual flu shot, but while I’ve pondered the pneumonia (pneumococcal) vaccine before, it’s never something I have personally made a move on. Should I?reactionscomments
Respiratory Infections 101...Respiratory infections affect the nose, sinuses, throat, and airways. These infections can cause symptoms such as congestion, cough, and shortness of breath...reactionscomments
Understanding Vaccine Recommendations...Every year, vaccines help save millions of lives. Vaccines work with our body’s natural defenses to create an immune response to a...reactions3comments
11 Tips to Prevent Respiratory Infections...If you are worried about getting sick from respiratory infections like cold, flu, or RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) it is important to...reactions11comments
The Most Bothersome Symptoms of Heart Failure, According to the Community...Living with a chronic illness like heart failure brings many struggles. The impact of symptoms on daily life is significant. It can...reactions4comments
Meet Your Moderators:...Welcome to the Heart-Failure.net Meet Your Moderators series! These articles are intended to help our community members better know the people who...reactionscomments
Beyond the Loss: Stepping Out of My Comfort Zone to Find New Connections...When you are diagnosed with an illness such as heart failure, the loss of some friendships is inevitable. The loss of friendships...reactionscomments
Understanding Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)...Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a medical term for the most common type of heart disease. It is the leading cause of...reactions2comments
Testing for Brugada Syndrome: My Procainamide Challenge Story...Editor’s note: This is the third article in a three-part series. The first is "Family History of Brugada Syndrome, My Story (Part...reactionscomments
Managing Housework and Chores With Heart Failure: Community Tips...The signs and symptoms of heart failure are all the reasons that household chores become difficult for many: shortness of breath, increased...reactions30comments
Understanding the 4 Heart Failure Stages From A to D...There are four stages of heart failure. The stages range from being at risk of heart failure to having advanced heart failure...reactions2comments
Spotlighting Health Leaders With PPCM...We want to raise awareness about heart failure and its impact on women's health. One form of heart failure that affects women...reactions1comment
Understanding Heart Failure Fatigue and Other Invisible Symptoms...Too often, people do not understand the medical symptoms they cannot see. Since most of the symptoms of heart failure are invisible...reactions41comments
5 Unusual Symptoms of Heart Failure...Heart failure affects everyone in slightly different ways. Some days may be better than others, but it is important to know that...reactions27comments
When Your Body Says No but Your Heart Still Says Yes: Living with hATTR...Fatigue is one of those words that gets used so casually. People say they’re fatigued after a long day, a late night...reactionscomments
Community Team...Welcome to Health Union's Community Team. Our Community Team is made up of a diverse group of employees of Health Union who...
Understanding Mental Health and Mental Health Resources...Living with a chronic illness is about more than just physical symptoms. It also impacts how you think, feel, and act. For...