Migraine Auras Overview Migraine auras are sensory symptoms that can occur before or during a headache. They tend to take the form of visual and physical disturbances or sensations. Migraine with aura is a type of migraine headache. Common symptoms include tunnel vision, seeing stars, and tingling sensations in the hands or feet. Of those […]

Vision Loss Overview Vision loss refers to either complete or partial loss of vision. Depending on the cause, vision loss may occur suddenly or gradually, and in one or both eyes. Some types of vision loss are temporary or reversible. Vision loss is relatively common. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), vision […]

Mindfulness Meditation Overview Mindfulness meditation is the process of purposefully and nonjudgmentally observing thoughts, feelings, and sensations to help provide distance from negative or overpowering feelings of anxiety. It centers around the concepts of awareness and acceptance, and research shows that it has benefits for anxiety, pain management, and other conditions. Anxiety can lead to […]

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Overview Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a therapy technique that aims to help people find new ways to behave by changing their thought patterns. Therapists may use strategies such as role-playing and assigning homework. CBT rests on the assumption that the way people think and interpret life events affects how they […]

Alcohol Dependence (Alcohol Use Disorder) Overview Alcohol use disorder is a pattern of alcohol use that involves problems controlling your drinking, being preoccupied with alcohol or continuing to use alcohol even when it causes problems.  This disorder also involves having to drink more to get the same effect or having withdrawal symptoms when you rapidly […]