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Martha Fuller stands in front of pine trees with her husband, Pat, and their two sons.
Heart Care

She survived a massive heart attack at 42. It took a team to save her life.

Despite being healthy, active and just 42 years old, Martha Fuller suffered a massive "widow maker" heart attack causing her heart to stop in May 2026. Read her survival story.

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October 21, 2026

Do herniated and bulging discs heal on their own? What recovery really looks like.

October 21, 2026

Do herniated and bulging discs heal on their own? What recovery really looks like.

October 21, 2026

What does healthy social media use look like? A family doctor weighs in.

October 21, 2026

What does healthy social media use look like? A family doctor weighs in.

October 20, 2026

Menopause treatments are everywhere. How do you know what’s worth trying?

October 20, 2026

Menopause treatments are everywhere. How do you know what’s worth trying?

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Aging & Active

5 physical tasks to see how well you are aging

Wondering how well you’re aging? Try these five tests to assess your balance, strength, mobility and cardiovascular fitness, plus tips to improve your results and support healthy aging.

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A seated woman grips her elbow and grimaces in discomfort.
Sports Medicine

Think only athletes get tennis elbow? Think again.

Tennis elbow can affect anyone, not just athletes. Learn the common symptoms, causes, treatments and exercises that can help relieve pain and protect your elbows.

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A man rides an electronic bike.
Daily Living

Considering an e-bike? Here’s what a trauma surgeon wants you to know.

E-bike accidents can cause severe fractures, head injuries and life-changing trauma. An orthopedic trauma surgeon explains the risks and how to ride more safely.

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A person holds an autoinjector pen over a sharps safety disposal box.
Daily Living

Ask Healthy Headlines: How can I safely dispose of autoinjectors?

How should you dispose of a used autoinjector? Learn how to safely handle, store and dispose of sharps after giving yourself an injection.

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An adult man embraces his father while they stand in a field with the sun shining behind them.
Brain Health

A new weapon against stroke arrives in North Carolina

Novant Health is the first in North Carolina to offer the Thunderbolt clot-removal system. A neurosurgeon explains how this breakthrough technology could improve stroke treatment and why recognizing stroke symptoms quickly can save brain function and lives.

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Richard Chang sits on a picnic table at a park.
Heart Care

He traveled from Philadelphia seeking a second chance for his heart

After a heart procedure left him weak and anemic, an 86-year-old Philadelphia man traveled to Charlotte for a second opinion that uncovered a hidden problem.

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