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16 Life Effects Stories, by patients and caregivers CVD

Man lying on the sofa struggling with an intense stomach ache

Was Uncontrolled Diabetes the Cause of My Heart Failure?

11 Minutes
By Rob Obey

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The Problem with Not Talking about Heart Failure

7 Minutes
By Rob Obey
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Man with heart failure relaxing and free from anxiety for the first time since practicing positive self-talk

3 Ways to Achieve a Mental Reset with Heart Failure

6 Minutes
By Rob Obey
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5 Ways I Will Give My Heart a Fighting Chance

7 Minutes
By Rob Obey
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Female heart patient, drinking water, confidently reflecting on new, healthy choices

Skipping a Beat: Knowing When My Heart Needs TLC

3 Minutes
By Willeke Van Eeckhoutte
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Senior man being hugged and comforted by his wife as he deals with worries about heart failure.

6 Things to Know about Your Partner with Heart Failure

4 Minutes
By Rob Obey
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Two diverging paths in the forest representing different available choices

Brain Rebellion: What to Do When Your Mind Works Against You

4 Minutes
By Sarah Bailey
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Man with heart failure smiling as he travels comfortably on plane

A Short Guide to Travelling with Heart Failure

10 Minutes
By Rob Obey
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I Changed My Mind About Psychotherapy After Surviving a Heart Attack

5 Minutes
By Kimby Jagnandan
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Female heart failure patient discussing job stress in managers meeting

When Heart Disease Forces You to Change Jobs: 5 Tips to Ease the Transition

4 Minutes
By Kimby Jagnandan
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Woman smiling with friends as she volunteers for heart disease charity

6 Ways I Brought Positivity Back into My Life After A Heart Attack

4 Minutes
By Kimby Jagnandan
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Woman cooking on the stove, making a heart-healthy dinner with her partner

6 Tips to Stick to Your New Diet After a Heart Attack

4 Minutes
By Kimby Jagnandan
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woman on city walk by crossroad, getting more active with heart disease

5 Tips to Stay Active with Heart Disease

4 Minutes
By Kimby Jagnandan
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Making It Through A Crisis, One Day At A Time

6 Minutes
By Jeff Breece
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The Things We're Getting Wrong about Heart Disease

5 Minutes
By Kimby Jagnandan
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Jeff Breece and his best friend pictured at Mount Hood in Portland, Oregon.

Surviving a Heart Attack and Learning How to Live Again

10 Minutes
By Jeff Breece
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A caregiver and her friend sit in the car, getting ready to visit the doctor.

5 Ways Caregivers Can Help After a Heart Attack

4 Minutes
By Kimby Jagnandan
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