Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dizziness, or vertigo, is a surprisingly common problem that can throw our lives off balance as we get older. This sensation of ...

As many as 30 percent of people older than 60 experience dizziness at some point, about 50 percent after age 85.

People who experience dizziness, balance problems or other instability issues are now being treated with the same technology that helped astronauts find their balance after returning from space.

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 ...

Are you looking for a cure for vertigo? Here are some steps you can take. What is vertigo? Vertigo is the feeling of dizziness and loss of balance. The intensity of the dizziness experienced makes it ...

Dizziness is common in older adults and has links to a higher risk of falls, disability, and an overall decline in health. It can have different causes, requiring a diagnosis to find the right ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I read an article a few years back that said if you had vertigo, you more than likely would also have restless legs syndrome and/or hypnic jerks of the body. Did I read this right, or ...

Some tips for managing dizziness from iron deficiency anemia include adding foods containing iron to the diet, lying down, keeping hydrated, and more. Iron deficiency anemia is the most common type of ...

Inner ear problems, like BPPV, can cause dizziness and nausea. The Epley maneuver is a common treatment for BPPV. Meniere's ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: Over the past year, I have heard of so many people who have experienced vertigo for the first time. They have to do physical therapy to reset the crystals in their ears. Could this ...

The first meta-analysis of its kind has shown a conclusive link between older adults experiencing spells of dizziness and a dramatically elevated risk of falling. Dizziness is a term used to describe ...