Finding Credible Health Information About Heart Failure...There is a lot of health information available on the internet these days. From personal blogs and online magazines to government websites and beyond, advice about your health is available...reactions1comment
How Do You Use Social Media in Your Heart Failure Journey?...The Heart-Failure.net community is a place for people to connect with one another, learn more about heart failure, ask questions, and share stories and experiences. We want to be helpful...reactions2comments
Hairfall Issue !...People's claims that hair loss is a seasonal occurrence that stops when the seasons change confuse me. But now that I've had hair loss for the past 12 months while...reactions1replyHealthcare TeamWeatherTips & Advice
Put Yourself First...One of the hardest things about heart failure is that it takes away so much of your independence and abilities. It can be so hard and the grieving process never...reactionscomments
Cooking with Heart Failure...Let's talk about eating! After my diagnosis of heart failure, it became a complex subjection. The sodium restrictions are no joke, and make feeding yourself much harder, given the high...reactions5comments
In Remembrance of...Heart disease touches us all in different ways. We are either the patient battling it or know someone who has it. Some people struggle with the disease daily, while others...reactionscomments
Flu, RSV, and COVID-19: Differences Between 3 Respiratory Infections...The flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19 are all contagious respiratory infections that affect the nose, throat, and lungs. They affect both adults and kids, and they have many...reactionscomments
Using social media with heart failure: We want your feedback!...The Heart-Failure.net team is exploring the possibility of expanding our reach on social media. We would like to hear about how you use social media and your experiences on social...reactions2repliesAwarenessTips & Advice
Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep...Honestly, heart failure is a colossal pain in the butt. There are good days and bad days, like with anything else. The good days far outnumber the bad days, but...reactions8comments
Other Things to Bring to the Hospital...Make sure to bring eyeglasses if you wear them. Another thing to consider if you are a reader is to take a book. It can help cut down boredom. I...reactions1comment
Does anyone else have hair loss?...In the past couple of months, I noticed a significant amount of hair loss. When I brush my hair, chunks fall out of my head. I'm happy I had a...reactions22repliesLifestyle ChangesDiet & NutritionSymptoms
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 specific disease. They are our best protection against...reactions3comments
Eating for Energy...The lack of energy, aka fatigue, is one of the hardest parts of heart failure for me. Also, after moderating for the heart failure site for a few years I...reactionscomments
Unsure About the Future...Twenty-one years ago I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease and underwent six months of chemo and six months of radiation. The blockage was a side effect of radiation. Two years...reactions3comments
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. For people who live with certain chronic medical...reactionscomments
Family Ties: Understanding Family Dynamics...Unconditional love is something that most people want to believe exists, especially when facing a chronic medical condition like heart failure. Why? Ideally, unconditional mental, emotional, and/or physical support comes...reactionscomments
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV): The Basics...Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus that causes cold-like symptoms such as runny nose, cough, congestion, and shortness of breath. RSV can affect people of all ages...reactionscomments
How to Get Your Steps In...As a heart failure patient myself, I know how important exercise is for our condition. It's something that not only my doctor asks about every time I see him, but...reactionscomments
What Are Heart Failure Function Clinics?...Editor's note: This article describes clinics in the Canadian health system. Clinics that offer heart failure care in other parts of the world may differ. If you have heart failure...reactionscomments
Has anyone else had a CT angiogram?...I posted a couple of months ago when my partner was waiting for an appointment with a cardiologist. He had a long and informative appointment, ECG didn't show anything 'worrying'...reactions1replyDiagnosisLifestyle ChangesSymptoms
