Hearing loss can significantly impact balance in seniors because the inner ear also plays a crucial role in maintaining balance. Balance disorders cause people to feel dizzy, lightheaded, and unsteady ...

"Dizzy" and "off-balance" may seem interchangeable, but the sensations are unique and don't always accompany one another. For example, you might feel as though you can't seem to stand straight without ...

The relationship between human hearing loss and balance is an important health correlation that continues to be investigated by researchers in the Purdue University Department of Speech, Language, and ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – When you’re young and agile, it’s easy to climb stairs, play hopscotch, or ride a bike. However, after age 50, reflexes and coordination slow down, muscle mass and strength ...

How well people get around and keep their balance in old age is linked to the severity of changes in their brains, new research suggests. Age-related white matter brain changes, also called ...

Balance issues can affect all of us and often occur without warning. Unexpected balance issues can be very disruptive, making it difficult for people to carry out everyday tasks such as walking, ...

“Dizzy” and “off-balance” may seem interchangeable, but the sensations are unique and don’t always accompany one another. For example, you might feel as though you can’t seem to stand straight without ...