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Scientists have suggested that by activating the reward center of the brain, gratitude exchange alters the way we see the world and ourselves. (MR Chowdhury) Despite the research and widely held wisdom supporting the benefits

Many people who have been diagnosed with a vestibular disorder or experience episodic or chronic vertigo, dizziness, or imbalance have questions about driving. Some are concerned about safety should an episode occur while they are

Cochlear implants are primarily designed to restore hearing by bypassing damaged or non-functioning parts of the inner ear and stimulating the auditory nerve directly. While their primary function is auditory, they can have secondary effects

Movement is Life VeDA’s partnership with Urban Poling in North America has focused on the unique Rehabilitation Poles – The Activator’s - which are used by many balance disorder sufferers, and recommended by vestibular physiotherapists.

Persistent postural-perceptual dizziness (PPPD) is a debilitating condition that involves persistent dizziness, a feeling of unsteadiness, and imbalance, which impacts daily functioning and quality of life. The average PPPD patient is in their mid-40s, with

If the Epley Maneuver, a common treatment for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), is no longer resolving your symptoms, it could be due to several factors. Why the Epley May Not Be Working Incorrect Diagnosis

The study titled "Vestibular patients generate more regular head movements than healthy individuals during gaze-stabilization exercises," authored by Michael Schubert and colleagues, investigates differences in head movement patterns between vestibular patients and healthy controls during

Featuring Rick Siemon, vestibular patient and VeDA Ambassador. Rick was out for a run the first time the vertigo hit. He was struck by a world that was suddenly spinning. He almost didn’t make it

Health disparities (HD) can have a devastating impact on individuals as well as the healthcare system. Health disparities can be linked to several factors such as access to health insurance, socioeconomic status, access to means

Sense of Direction in Vestibular Disorders In this article, published in the Journal of Vestibular Research, the current research regarding the impact of vestibular impairment on sense of direction (SOD) is explored. SOD refers to

What Is Oscillopsia? Oscillopsia is the perception of the environment, or your visual field, moving when it’s actually stationary. This symptom can feel like the world is shifting, bouncing, shimmering, or "jiggling," particularly when a

The Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) has affected over 750 million people and continues to increase. The nature and duration of symptoms experienced due to this disease vary widely among individuals. 43% of people who have had