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People living with adult-onset cerebellar ataxia (AOCA) often struggle with balance, coordination, and walking. These symptoms are usually blamed on problems in the cerebellum—the part of the brain responsible for coordinating movement. But new research suggests another

Make a Will Month "He wants the next person who types a desperate question into a search bar to find more than confusion and dead ends." Every August, Make a Will Month reminds us that

Why Inflammation Matters A well-known study by Dr. Jacek Hawiger and colleagues at Vanderbilt University estimated that about 80% of human diseases are either caused or influenced by inflammation in the body (4). Many conditions,

Beyond the Clinic: Why Healthcare Professionals Need to Understand the Full Vestibular Patient Journey When someone develops a vestibular disorder, the symptoms often begin suddenly—but the journey to recovery is rarely straightforward. For many people,

ICU – “I SEE YOU” PODCAST Blood Glucose & Vestibular Migraine LISTEN NOW Available wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts   Spotify On this episode of the ICU Podcast, we explore the emerging—and deeply relatable—connection

Disability, Dizziness, and Strength Every July, Disability Pride Month offers an opportunity to broaden our understanding of what disability looks like. Some disabilities are visible. Others are not. Vestibular disorders often fall into the second

By Karen R. Mizrach Home should be our sanctuary, a place where we can rest. You don’t want to worry about vestibular triggers or safety issues. In this article, I share “hacks” I’ve done in

ICU – “I SEE YOU” PODCAST Concussion LISTEN NOW Available wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts   Spotify A blow to the head can do more than cause a concussion—it can disrupt the delicate systems

Humor and Vestibular Dysfunction By Karen R Mizrach Living with a chronic illness is no joke—except when it is. Between endless doctor appointments, unsolicited medical advice, and the daily grind of managing symptoms, humor has

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

The Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA), in partnership with the American Neurotology Society (ANS), is proud to announce the recipient of the 2026 ANS/VeDA Clinical Outcomes Research Grant (ANS/VeDACOR). This $25,000 award—jointly funded by VeDA and

ICU - "I See You" Podcast CANVAS Listen Now Available wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts   Spotify In this episode of the ICU podcast, we’re exploring CANVAS—short for cerebellar ataxia, neuropathy, and vestibular areflexia