Palpitations are feelings that your heart is skipping a beat, fluttering or beating too hard or too fast. You may have these feelings in your chest, throat or neck. They can occur during activity or even when you’re sitting still or lying down. What causes palpitations? Many things can trigger palpitations, including: Strong emotions Vigorous […]
You see someone collapse. You panic and stand there wringing your hands, thinking, “OMG, what am I supposed to do? CPR? I took that class several years ago — what was it I learned?” Here’s your chance to learn two simple steps that will empower, not derail you — and potentially save a life. It’s […]
This year, there are toys under John and Mindy Beyer’s Christmas tree — all for 7-month-old Kyler Beyer. You might call him John and Mindy’s miracle baby. A child that doctors told Mindy she’d never be able to bear. But she was determined, and proved them wrong, something she’s been doing her entire life. Mindy […]
For more than 20 years, Diane Atwood was the health reporter on News Center 6. She's now a regular guest on the Morning Report. Before she became a health reporter, Diane was a radiation therapist/dosimetrist at Maine Medical Center. In 2000, she left the world of reporting to manage marketing and public relations for Mercy Hospital. In 2011, she decided to pursue a longtime dream of being a freelance writer and launched her award-winning blog Catching Health with Diane Atwood.
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