May 12 is National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day. Fibromyalgia is a disorder caused by the brain perceiving normal sensations as pain due to the enhancement of peripheral sensory signals. The disorder ...

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) – “Social Butterflies” are spreading their wings for a cause. The Social Butterflies Foundation invites the community to a fun-filled night of awareness and philanthropy on ...

The pain started as a whisper. A dull ache in the morning, a fog that settled over her thoughts by afternoon. For years, doctors dismissed it, offering counseling, antidepressants, or disbelief. When ...

HAMPTON, Va. — Chastity Corbett Hampton is continuing her effort to raise money and awareness for lupus and fibromyalgia. Corbett is no stranger to News 3. Most recently, News 3 talked with her in ...

Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes sufferers extreme pain all over the body, as well as sleep issues, fatigue and, in many cases, can lead to mental and emotional distress. The Centers For ...

WHEREAS, an estimated 10 million people in the United States have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, a disease for which there is no known cause or cure; and WHEREAS, Fibromyalgia is a chronic illness ...

Lynne Matallana enjoyed a good life in 1993. At 36, Matallana's passion for marketing made her a partner in an advertising agency. With a comfortable home in Orange County, she and her husband planned ...

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — For many, a walk is just a walk. But for the participants of the Social Butterflies Foundation’s annual event, each step taken symbolizes a stride toward greater awareness and ...

A recent study has found that a self-awareness intervention significantly reduced levels of fibromyalgia-related pain. The study by Hsu et al. (2010) studied 45 women who had been diagnosed with ...