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...We are knocking on the door to winter. The trees are bare, temperatures are dropping and for many of us snow is...

...When it comes to viral respiratory infections, there’s no shortage of germs out there – from the common cold, to the flu...

...I am a heart failure patient who recently had my first palliative care consultation. I wanted to explain how I got the...

...I am a respiratory therapist. I am often asked to help people when they are feeling shortness of breath. Heart failure can...

...No matter what age you were diagnosed with heart failure, we all remember receiving the news. We all remember what life was...

...The technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United...

...Editor's Note: This article is authored by Amber Blackburn, RN. As I do every winter, I have been sick for what seems...

...Living with heart failure can come with a range of symptoms that can be challenging at times. I’ve battled fatigue, abdomen swelling, muscle...

...I should be asleep. Instead, I'm pondering. About my health, and the shift of my life’s journey. Fighting this discontent that is...

...A common complaint that I see people having with diuretics is they stop working or become less effective. What exactly does this...

...Some people in this community require oxygen therapy. Another term for this is supplemental oxygen therapy. Others in this community wonder if...

...Fluid overload is one of the scariest common complications with heart failure. It looks terrible and is an obvious sign and reminder...

...From mobility awareness to access aisles. There are a number of seemingly small factors that can have negative consequences on heart failure. One...

...For those living with chronic health conditions, current news about the coronavirus (COVID-19) can be anxiety-inducing. We have questions and concerns about...

...Advanced heart failure is when your heart stops responding to medical treatments and therapy. After suffering a second stroke and being diagnosed...

...Once diagnosed, your doctor may suggest or flat out tell you to weigh yourself daily. A lot of questions can go unanswered...

...Chronic illnesses can affect relationships and friendships significantly. As a result, many patients with one form of chronic disease, or another, encounter...

...Life is by itself hard enough. Living with heart failure, I must fight for every day, I must work harder for everything...