My Diagnosis Brought Me From Outcast to ImpactGetting diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), also known as genetically high cholesterol, at age 17 was not easy. Do you know what...reactionscomments
F.A.S.T.: Spotting the Signs of StrokeWhen I suffered a stroke for the first time, I didn’t know the signs of a stroke. Better yet, I had no...reactionscomments
Care for the CaregiversEditor’s Note: This article was written by Karen Parete and originally appeared on our partner site Heart-Failure.net. One of the best volunteer...reactionscomments
To Care With a Loving HeartEditor’s Note: This article was written by Jazmin McRae and originally appeared on our partner site Heart-Failure.net. Have you heard the saying...reactionscomments
Having a Job With CardiomyopathyWhen I was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy in 2014, it came with a career change. When you have cardiomyopathy, as with other...reactionscomments
Chronic Illness: We May Feel Alone, But We're NotAs someone living with a chronic illness, I’ll be the first to say that it can be a daunting and often isolating...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions7comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
Grief and PurposeGrief is a complex emotion; there are expectations around how to grieve, when to grieve, and guilt that comes with not meeting...reactions1comment
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...reactions4comments
Preparing for TAVR: How I Stay GroundedI have a healthcare background going back many decades, but when my cardiologist said I had aortic stenosis (AS), I didn't know...reactionscomments
"I Have What?!" My AFib Diagnosis JourneyHave you ever had that response to a new diagnosis? This one came out of the blue and added to my list...reactions2comments
My PH Diagnosis StoryMy pulmonary hypertension (PH) diagnosis was delivered to me as I lay in an ICU bed recovering from a pulmonary embolism, or...reactions2comments
Is TAVR a Better Option for Me Compared to Open Heart Surgery?In 2017, I learned I had aortic stenosis. I knew I had a heart murmur when I was young. However, I was...reactions3comments
My Journey From JIA to PAHI would have never thought a Halloween night in the 90s would have shaped my life today. I was your typical 4-year-old...reactionscomments
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactionscomments
