Have you ever felt light-headed, your vision blur, and then suddenly everything goes dark? Fainting, though alarming, is your body’s clever way of giving the brain a quick safety break. When you stand ...

Fainting happens when your brain doesn’t get enough blood. Dehydration, shock, too much alcohol, and even anxiety can lead to fainting. If you think you’re about to faint, lie down or put your head ...

I remember the day so well because the circumstances were so ridiculous. It was my freshman year of high school, the Friday before homecoming weekend. Football players and cheerleaders wore their ...

Some people get about a half-hour of warnings before fainting; some people may get 30 seconds, he added. What to do if you faint or someone else does: Check that the person is breathing and has a ...