The most common cause of intermittent dizziness has a long name: benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, or BPPV. Recent statistics show that about 10 percent of people older than 65 who are having ...

The spinning sensation and dizziness you get from vertigo can limit your activities and make you feel sick. Depending on the cause, though, some simple maneuvers you can do at home might bring relief.

I recently had an attack of vertigo after waking – the room was spinning, I felt nauseous and was unable to get up. It passed within a couple of hours but I felt woozy for the rest of the day. I know ...

Feeling faint, light-headed, or as if the room you’re in is spinning? As many as 30 percent of people older than 60 experience dizziness at some point, about 50 percent after age 85. This unpleasant ...

After 50, your likelihood of developing a condition called benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) increases. This condition is known to cause lightheadedness, nausea, and “the spins" — which is ...

Vertigo might seem simple, but it is far more complicated than many think. Michelle DuPree Zumbro, physical therapist and one of the practice owners at Bodies in Balance Physical Therapy in Wilmington ...

Vertigo is the sensation of spinning, often caused by inner ear or brain disorders. You can treat vertigo based on the cause, typically with rest and physical therapy. Using relaxation techniques and ...

Getting a good night’s sleep with vertigo can be tricky, but these practical tips can help you rest more comfortably. Sleeping with vertigo can be challenging, as dizziness and discomfort often make ...

While dizziness is a part of migraine for many, perhaps you have suspicions of additional causes of this symptom, such as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. Learn about the cause of BPPV, how it’s ...

Vertigo is the sudden sensation of losing balance, associated particularly with the feeling of looking down from a great height. It can also feel like you are spinning or the room around you is ...