balance

Oftentimes, the last thing people with achy joints want to do is move around. Usually, it’s out of fear that the inflammation in their joints and the pain they’re experiencing will only get worse. But although arthritis symptoms stop people from partaking in physical activity, in many cases, it’s the best thing they could do ...click here to read more

Vertigo is one of the most common symptoms leading people to seek medical attention, and the problem is not as cut-and-dry as you might think. Some people who experience dizziness and are unbalanced when walking could, in fact, be suffering from benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) or they could have Meniere’s disease. As it turns ...click here to read more

Vestibular decline resulting in poor balance is evident in older adults. The researchers found that vestibular thresholds begin to double every 10 years after the age of 40, meaning, our ability to receive sensory information about balance is declining. Senior author Daniel M. Merfeld explained, “In our study, vestibular decline was clearly evident above the ...click here to read more

In chronic stroke patients, yoga may help improve balance and prevent falls. A small pilot study showed that group yoga can provide benefits to stroke patients no longer receiving rehabilitation care. Lead researcher Arlene Schmid said, “For people with chronic stroke, something like yoga in a group environment is cost effective and appears to improve ...click here to read more