April, 2024

What to know about heart failure

If you or someone you love has heart failure, the diagnosis can be scary. The condition is serious, but many people learn how to manage heart failure and live normal lives. It might surprise you to learn that heart failure doesn't mean that the heart has stopped working. When someone is diagnosed with heart failure, it means their heart's ability to pump blood is impaired. Heart failure is a chronic condition that worsens over time—if it's not managed. There are two types of heart failure....

Second trimester: The next step of your pregnancy journey

Heading into your second trimester of pregnancy or wondering what it will be like when you are pregnant? Here's what to expect. The second trimester spans from weeks 13 to 28. A full-term pregnancy generally lasts about 40 weeks, which is counted from the first day of your last normal period. For many people, the second trimester is easier than the first. Morning sickness and fatigue have stopped, and generally you'll feel more energetic and more like you did before you got pregnant. You may exp...