Balance is what allows us to stay on our feet, walk, run and even dance. Unfortunately, for many people, the balance system fails to function properly. Poor balance can lead to falls, difficulty ...

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is one of the most common causes of dizziness spells and vertigo. But if diagnosed correctly, it can often be treated with immediate results, according to ...

FARGO -- A shampoo with a scalp massage at the hair salon does wonders for stress relief, but the feeling is quickly spoiled when the person sits up and the room starts spinning. This happened to me ...

Do you or someone you know suffer from vertigo? The good news is there is relief. Find out the latest treatment options. One out of three adults in our country over the age of 40 have experienced some ...

We’ve all experienced dizziness after riding a rollercoaster or spinning around in circles with the grandkids. That off-balance feeling can be fun in small doses, but if it occurs randomly, it may ...

"The Healthy Geezer" answers questions about health and aging in his weekly column. Question: My grandmother told me she has a type of vertigo called BPPV, and that it makes her head spin. What ...

At least once a shift, an elderly patient comes through the doors complaining of dizziness. Dizziness in elderly patients could mean anything. Is it their heart? Is their brain okay? Are they anemic?

When you think of dizziness, you may visualize a child spinning around and around. Stopping, she sways from side to side and falls laughing to the floor. But for many people, dizziness is no laughing ...

Most people would probably be insulted if somebody said rocks were in their heads. However, every human has dust-sized, microscopic crystals in their inner ears to help with balance. A displacement of ...