To recover after fainting due to anemia, a person should take deep, slow breaths, drink fluids, eat a small, salty snack, and avoid standing too quickly. Anemia occurs when the body cannot produce as ...

Vasovagal syncope often happens when standing or sitting up because more blood goes to your legs. If you feel faint, try lying down with your legs elevated or sitting with your head between your knees ...

You may have heard that people who feel faint should sit with their heads between their knees, but is that true? And how can you tell whether you or someone else who has fainted should go to the ...

What to do if you faint or someone else does: Check that the person is breathing and has a pulse. If not, call for emergency help, and if you know how to provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation, ...

SUNDAY, Feb. 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Fainting can be scary, but it's often harmless. Known medically as syncope, fainting happens when there’s not enough blood flow to the brain, causing a brief ...

From breaking news to special features, we're on it! Join the NonStop Local Chord group and always be in the know. SUNDAY, Feb. 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Fainting can be scary, but it's often ...