It's no secret that as we age, our balance and coordination start to decline. This can lead to an increased risk for scary falls and injuries. Accidents and falls are one of the leading causes of ...

Balance forms the cornerstone of physical independence, yet it often goes unnoticed until it begins to decline. As we age, our body’s balance systems – from muscular strength to inner ear function – ...

Maintaining balance and stability becomes increasingly important as we age, particularly after 60. Falls are a leading cause ...

You probably think balance comes from your legs, core, or inner ear, but your eyes might be the most important factor in staying upright and stable. Vision provides up to 80% of the sensory ...

Matt Fuchs lives in Maryland and writes about health, science, and technology. Photo-Illustration by Chloe Dowling for TIME (Source Images: Peter Finch—Getty Images, Vitalalp/Getty Images, Boris ...

Certified fitness specialist and trainer Anastasia Lynn has heeded the call to help seniors since she was 11. That was when her mother told her to go next door and help a disabled neighbor up the ...

Researchers have shown that they can facilitate walking, relieve dizziness and improve quality of life in patients with BVH by surgically implanting a stimulator that electrically bypasses ...

If someone suffers from bilateral vestibular hypofunction, it means that their inner ear doesn't maintain their sense balance properly. As a result, the person gets dizzy very easily. A new implant, ...

Electronystagmography/Videonystagmography (ENG/VNG) is an examination of eye movements called nystagmus which are provoked by stimulation of the inner ear. The exam ...