Am I Having a Panic Attack? Symptoms, Techniques & Treatments
Your heart is racing, you start to sweat and feel dizzy. You have a sudden and overwhelming sense of fear. You may actually be having a panic attack.
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Stroke or Heart Attack Symptoms? Go to the ER, Even During Coronavirus
With the coronavirus in Virginia, you probably don't want to go to the ER right now. But if you're having symptoms of a heart attack, stroke or other serious condition, you need to call 911.
Ozzy Osbourne’s Parkinson’s Disease: A Hard Road
Ozzy Osbourne, rock star and TV personality, recently revealed his Parkinson’s disease diagnosis. This movement disorder affects about 10 million people worldwide. Learn about Parkinson's disease, parkinsonism and getting support.
Staying One Step Ahead of the Pain: How to Relieve a Migraine
If you’ve ever experienced a migraine, then you know it’s much more than just a headache. Learn more about the common and not-so-common treatments that may provide relief to your debilitating symptoms.
From Facial Reconstruction to Recovery & Beyond: Matt Miller’s Story
In 2008, Matt Miller swerved on an uphill bike climb in the Blue Ridge Mountains. As he veered left, he met head-on with a Porsche traveling downhill at 40 mph. In an instant, the trauma would change his life forever.
These Foods May Give Your Brain a Boost
You could improve your brain health just by improving your diet. To help slow memory loss, add these foods to your diet to give your brain a boost.
Tea vs. Coffee: Which Is Healthier?
When it comes to morning beverages of choice — tea vs. coffee — it’s not uncommon for people to pick sides. But research has shown that coffee and tea have a variety of health benefits.
From Constant Back Pain to Forgetting My Bad Back: Mary’s Spinal Fusion Story (Video)
Mary's herniated disc caused a lot of leg and back pain. She put off surgery for years, fearing complications. Ultimately, she decided to go for spinal fusion surgery. Read & watch her story.
Surviving a Stroke For Her Daughter: Inside the Summer Vim & Vigor
AVMs are snarled tangles of blood vessels that sometimes form in your body. They may affect up to 6 million Americans, but most don’t experience any negative effects. Samantha Dabney survived her AVM-caused stroke by focusing on her daughter.
Polio-Like Acute Flaccid Myelitis Is Scary, but Rare
Is your child at risk? Take a look at this Q&A with pediatric neurologist J. Nicholas Brenton, MD, to learn more about AFM, a rare but serious neurologic condition that typically affects young children.
