Dizziness, or vertigo, is a surprisingly common problem that can throw our lives off balance as we get older. This sensation of moving or spinning is more common in women than men, and often seem to ...

Medically reviewed by Sukaina Hasnie, MD Key Takeaways BPPV is often caused by loose calcium crystals in the inner ...

Vestibular rehabilitation is a type of physical therapy that uses exercises to reduce dizziness and improve balance. Vestibular rehabilitation therapy helps retrain your brain to process balance ...

When I woke up to use the bathroom in the wee hours one recent Saturday morning, I knew something was off the moment I stepped out of bed. I couldn't find my balance, and the room was spinning; it ...

Dizziness affects one in three older adults in the UK. These are the conditions that might be tipping your world off kilter. BPPV Manjaly explains, “BPPV happens when crystal debris becomes dislodged ...

Dear Dr. Gott: I am a 79-year-old male. I have had three heart-bypass surgeries. I am under the care of a cardiologist and a defibrillator specialist. My problem is vertigo/dizziness. This started in ...

Most people have felt woozy or lightheaded at least once in their lives. But feeling dizzy several times a month is much more common in people over age 65 — and it’s a big reason for seeing the doctor ...