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...This is not the 'sexiest' of all topics; however, I have personally experienced that constipation can adversely impact your quality of life. So what can cause constipation and why do...

...When I think about support, I picture someone's arms under another person holding them up. I looked up the definition and it reads: bear all or part of the weight...

...Technology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from wellness apps to artificial intelligence and wearable devices...

...If you have elevated cholesterol, you may have heard of the new drugs classified as PCSK9 inhibitors. Drugs within this class include alirocumab (Praluent) and evolocumab (Repatha). Most people with...

...An April 2021 study has found that longer work hours increase a person’s risk of having a second heart attack. The study was published in the Journal of the American...

...An unexpected medical emergency can land you in the back of an ambulance, emergency room, or once again in a hospital.  Sometimes it’s no big deal, while other times it...

...I think it's clear by now, at least for those of us within the heart failure community, that stress is not good for those of us with heart disease. I...

...Editor's note: this is part 2 of a 2-part series. Be sure to read part 1! As a young kid, I was fast and furious with everything. Somehow, I was...

...Our mental health is very important to our overall health and well-being. However, in many cases, it is often the last aspect of our health to be treated. Living with chronic...

...As a patient with a chronic health condition, it can be a challenge to find ways to stay active without feeling like you are jeopardizing your own health. This can...

...Learning to live with heart failure comes with a handful of surprises. Some of these surprises are challenging, while some of them can be rewarding. To find out more about...

...Editor's note: This is part 1 of a 2-part series. Be sure to also read part 2! Today, I want to talk about mindfulness. I previously wrote a few pieces...

...Last month, I learned the hard way that heart failure can increase your risk of stroke. Near the end of last month, I had a stroke and was lucky enough...

...Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with chronic conditions. "Quarantine," "social distancing," and "herd immunity"...