(Feature Impact) Americans are facing a growing health challenge, with 1 in 4 adults at risk of heart failure, according to the Heart Failure Society of America.

Additionally, approximately 6. 7 million U.S. adults who are 20 years old or older are currently living with heart failure, and that number is projected to reach 8. 7 million by 2030.

Managing heart failure is a significant expense to the U.S. healthcare system, costing the nation approximately $40 billion in 2020 and expected to increase to approximately $142 billion a year by 2050. If you (or a loved one) are living with the condition, consider these tips to help manage it.