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Self-care For Heart Failure

Heart Failure: Warning Signs of a Flare-Up
Once you have heart failure, flare-ups can happen. Gaining weight is often the first warning sign of trouble. That's why you need to weigh yourself each day. But there are other signs of trouble, too. Here are some things to watch for.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Heart Failure: Tracking Your Weight
A sudden weight gain or a steady rise in weight is a warning sign that your body is retaining too much water and salt. This could mean your heart failure is getting worse. Weighing yourself each day is the best way to know if you're retaining water.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Heart Failure: Being Active
Being active doesn't mean that you have to wear yourself out. Even a little movement each day helps to strengthen your heart. If you can't get out to exercise, you can do simple stretching and strengthening exercises at home.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Exercise for a Healthier Heart
You may wonder how you can improve the health of your heart. If you're thinking about exercise, you're on the right track. You don't need to become an athlete, but you do need a certain amount of brisk exercise.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Heart Failure: Making Changes to Your Diet
When you have heart failure, excess fluid is more likely to build up in your body. This makes the heart work harder to pump blood. Controlling the amount of salt (sodium) you eat may help prevent fluid from building up.
Source:StayWell
Date:June 18, 2004
Tips for Using Less Salt
Most people with heart problems, including high blood pressure, need to eat less salt, or sodium. Here are ideas on how to do that.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Managing High Blood Pressure
By doing the things your doctor recommends, you can lower your blood pressure and your health risks.
Source:StayWell
Date:May 3, 2005
Quitting Smoking
This article can help you cope with the short-term discomforts that come with quitting. We also give suggestions on how to avoid or limit the situations that make you want to smoke and what to do if you start smoking again.
Source:StayWell
Date:January 27, 2005
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