External Health Does Not Equal Internal HealthFrom the outside, I am the picture of health. I’m young, 31 years old. I'm fit, able to do pull-ups and deadlift twice my bodyweight. I’m a wellness professional; my... By Charlotte Muller3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Stroke StoryA stroke, according to the Cleveland Clinic, is "a life-threatening condition that happens when part of your brain doesn’t have enough blood flow. This most commonly happens because of a... By Olivia Rose3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Perspectives: Navigating a CVD DiagnosisBeing diagnosed with a cardiovascular condition can be a difficult and life-changing experience. Many people who are newly diagnosed may feel confused and alone. At CardiovascularDisease.net, you are never alone... By CardiovascularDisease.net Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Mental Health and High CholesterolFamilial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a genetic condition that is often underdiagnosed and undertreated, leaving many individuals to navigate its challenges alone. While the physical implications of FH, such as increased... By Charlotte Muller3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Family's Heart HistoryBuckle up for a wild ride of heart conditions history. I recently had to go through my entire family medical history with my new cardiologist here in Wisconsin, so I... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Radically Accepting the DiagnosisThere are moments where life just shakes you. Where things go from normal to not-so-normal in the blink of an eye. For many of us, that very thing has happened... By Charlotte Muller2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Accepting My Cardiomyopathy DiagnosisIt took me a long time to come to terms with my dilated cardiomyopathy diagnosis. I was diagnosed in 2014 after suffering a stroke at a fitness competition. At 25... By Olivia Rose4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Caffeine and the Heart: A Heart-to-Heart With My CardiologistIf you ask anyone who knows me if I like coffee, they will likely cackle and say, "Have you met the guy?" It's true, coffee is one of my favorite... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Navigating Social Situations With High CholesterolSocial situations tend to revolve around 1 thing: food. And not typically heart-healthy food, like vegetables and healthy fats. It’s unfortunate that many foods that taste "good" to us are... By Charlotte Muller2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Traveling With Pulmonary HypertensionWhen I was first diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension (PH), I thought I had to be homebound and kiss my travel goals goodbye. Granted, at the time, it was too difficult... By Emily Wahl4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Finding a New Cardiologist is DifficultLast year, I moved from Florida to Wisconsin. It was to pursue a new degree and to make a career shift. So far, I've enjoyed my experience in a new... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I Have Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension. Now What?I vividly remember my very first visit with my pulmonary hypertension specialist. He was incredibly patient with me and took the time to deliver such fragile and life-altering news. I... By Emily Wahl3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Silver Lining Behind Chronic IllnessYou might read this title and think something like, "Really? Let’s see how out-of-touch or toxically positive this article is." The reality is, many of us with chronic health conditions... By Charlotte Muller2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Waking Up With Chest Pain While FemaleIt was 4 AM on January 1, 2001. Pain on the right side of my chest woke me up. I was also sweating like I had been running in 98-degree... By Mary Sophia Hawks4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Talking to Family About the Genetic Risk of Heart DiseaseWhile the development of some types of heart disease can be somewhat within our control in terms of lifestyle factors, there are also many elements beyond our control that can... By Charlotte Muller2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Role of Genetics in My Cardiomyopathy DiagnosisGenetics can play a major role in many of the diseases that we have. Some of us may have had parents with high blood pressure and heart disease, and as... By Olivia Rose3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Apply to Join Our CVD Health Leader Team!Would you like to share your experience with cardiovascular disease (CVD) and help others who are also living with a CVD condition? CardiovascularDisease.net is looking to add new patient advocate... By CardiovascularDisease.net Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Starting a New Drug for the HeartIn another continuation of my journey with heart problems, I recently took a rather big step: I started a new drug in the hopes of quelling some of the pain... By David Advent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Grief and PurposeGrief is a complex emotion; there are expectations around how to grieve, when to grieve, and guilt that comes with not meeting those expectations. You can’t force grief. You just... By Charlotte Muller3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Dilated Cardiomyopathy StoryWhen I was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy, I was completely shocked. How was it possible that I had cardiomyopathy? I’d been eating healthy and had been a lifelong athlete as... By Olivia Rose3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments