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At the 2026 Life Rebalanced Live virtual conference, the Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA) opened the week with an important conversation about innovation in vestibular care. The session, Hope in Innovation: Emerging Therapies for Chronic Dizziness,
VeDA supports researchers working to improve care for vestibular patients by providing grants to cover travel expenses so they can present their original research on projects focused on vestibular patient outcomes at medical conferences. Congratulations
Vestibular disorders affect the inner ear and brain areas that control balance and spatial orientation. They can cause dizziness, vertigo, unsteadiness, and other symptoms that can be confusing and overwhelming. These conditions are notoriously hard
This article is adapted from The Great Balancing Act: An Insider’s Guide to the Human Vestibular System, published by Columbia University Press. Copyright (c) 2025 Jeffrey D. Sharon. Used by arrangement with the Publisher. All rights
Maybe I over-celebrated finishing a paint-by-number of a crane. However, it took a lot of energy, balance, patience, neck stability and brain power, and it took over a month to complete. So, the wobbly little
If you've been diagnosed with unilateral vestibular hypofunction—meaning you have reduced vestibular function on one side—you're probably wondering: "What treatments or support are out there to help me get back to feeling balanced and grounded?" Let's walk through
“Your energy is unique. Embrace it. Use it wisely.” - Robin Sharma, monk We’ve learned from childhood to set lofty goals, to achieve, and to fit as much as possible into a day. To go,
I live with vestibular migraine, a condition that affects balance, sensory processing, and the nervous system in ways that are difficult to explain and even harder to live with. My symptoms began during pregnancy in
Dear Fiona, Would you have any advice or tips that may help me to get a better night’s sleep related to MdDS? The moving sensation, particularly when lying in bed at night, is significantly impacting
Dear Fiona, I've been doing my vestibular rehabilitation exercises for several months now. They've helped, but I'm wondering—how long do I need to keep doing them? Will I ever be able to stop? —Tired of
Beetlejuice: Acceptance Expands Possibilities If you told me only two years ago, I’d be in a movie theater, wearing my rose-colored FL-41s, listening to Beetlejuice with my eyes closed, I’d have shrugged in self-pity and
Poetry can be a powerful way for those living with a chronic vestibular disorder to express their invisible and often misunderstood experiences through metaphor, rhythm, and emotion. For many, poetry can be healing and offer