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Ask Fiona: Tips for Better Sleep with MdDS

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

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Ask Fiona: “I’ve Done Vestibular Exercises for Months—How Long Do I Have to Keep Doing Them?”

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

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Effect of Viewing Distance on Dynamic Visual Acuity

Why was this study done? Many people with dizziness or balance problems are given exercises to help stabilize their vision while moving their head. However, it can be hard for patients to know if those

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Vestibular Patient Discovers a New Way to Experience Movies

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

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2025 Champion of Vestibular Medicine Award

Advocates for Patients with Inner Ear & Brain Balance Disorders The Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA) announces the annual VeDA Champion of Vestibular Medicine Award initiative to increase awareness of vestibular disorders that affect the inner

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Podcast: Memoir Writing

ICU - "I See You" Podcast Memoir Writing Listen Now Available wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts       Spotify In this episode of the ICU Podcast, we explore the power of storytelling and

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Research: Physical Activity and Vestibular Migraine

Vestibular migraine (VM) is a condition that causes dizziness, vertigo, and balance issues, significantly impacting daily life.  Distinguishing VM from other dizziness-related conditions can be challenging due to overlapping symptoms. The study “Self-reported Physical Activity

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Poetry-4-Balance 2025

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

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Podcast: PPPD

ICU - "I See You" Podcast PPPD Listen Now Available wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts       Spotify Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness. That’s a mouthful! No wonder we call it PPPD! This relatively

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Ask Fiona: Can Loud Environments Contribute to Vestibular Symptoms?

Question:  I work in a loud environment. Could this be contributing to my vestibular symptoms or causing my vestibular issues? Could Your Loud Work Environment Be Contributing to Your Vestibular Symptoms? If you work in

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Ask Fiona: Can whiplash cause vertigo after a car accident?

Question: Can whiplash cause vertigo after a car accident? After a car accident, many people walk away feeling lucky to have avoided serious injury, only to experience troubling symptoms like dizziness or vertigo later. One

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Patient Registry Launched

The Vestibular Disorders Association and NORD® Launch Natural History Study of Vestibular Disorders Research study is open to participants worldwide to advance understanding and treatments for rare diseases causing dizziness, vertigo, and imbalance. Today, the

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