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17 Life Effects Stories, by patients and caregivers CVD

Woman trying anxiety-soothing meditation technique with her dog

Survival of the Focused: How Tachycardia Pushed Me to Make Heart-Healthy Lifestyle Changes

4 Minutes
By Willeke Van Eeckhoutte

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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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