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“Health-related quality of life focuses on the impact of health on a person’s ability to live a fulfilling life.” (Johns Hopkins) We all want a good quality of life (QoL). We want to find purpose

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

ICU – “I SEE YOU” PODCAST Visually Induced Dizziness LISTEN NOW Available wherever you get your podcasts. APPLE PODCASTS    SPOTIFY For many people who have a vestibular disorder, a trip to the grocery store can

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

ICU - "I See You" Podcast Hearing Loss Listen Now Available wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts       Spotify This episode of the ICU Podcast addresses how hearing loss impacts people with vestibular

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