Balance issues in older adults can stem from various causes. Prompt diagnosis and treatment for any underlying conditions, along with preventive measures, can help reduce fall risks and serious ...

Walking in a straight line, standing without swaying, or even doing a quick spin in front of the mirror shouldn’t feel like an Olympic sport. Yet for some people, balance just isn’t balancing. If ...

Balance issues can pose a serious threat to individual health. When a person experiences issues with their balance, they may experience dizziness, lightheadedness and feel as if a room is spinning.

Whether a particular balance disorder has a cure is often dependent on its cause. Many balance disorders can be cured or managed with treatment. Share on Pinterest Westend61/Getty Images A balance ...

Balance problems are often blamed on aging, but experts say several hidden factors may be contributing—and many of them can ...

More than 1 in 20 (nearly 3.3 million) children between the ages of 3 and 17 have a dizziness or balance problem, according to an analysis of the first large-scale, nationally representative survey of ...

One of the main sequelae of stroke is partial loss of strength or partial paralysis. This condition means that patients who have suffered a stroke must undergo long rehabilitation processes to recover ...

Nearly two million people worldwide have lost the simple ability to feel steady. Now researchers have developed an experimental medical implant that promises to restore the sensory machinery ...

Problems with memory, balance, and other thinking and motor skills are among the potential health consequences of inhaling mold spores. Mold is a type of fungus that can grow in damp places, like ...

The UPV/EHU's COMPMECH research group has patented a mechatronic instrument that uses a mobile platform to stimulate a patient's balance in a controlled manner and measures his/her response. This ...