Most people have felt woozy or lightheaded at least once in their lives. But feeling dizzy several times a month is much more common in people over age 65 — and it’s a big reason for seeing the doctor ...

As many as 30 percent of people older than 60 experience dizziness at some point, about 50 percent after age 85.

Savvy Senior gives a brief rundown of what typically causes dizziness and what you can do to fix it.

Background: Vertebral artery dissection (VAD) is an important cause of stroke in the young. It can present nonspecifically and may be misdiagnosed with adverse consequences. We assessed the frequency ...

Many times, people use dizziness and vertigo interchangeably, but there is a difference. While they are both balance problems, dizziness is an overall feeling of being unbalanced. With vertigo, there ...

CHICAGO, IL, March 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Not all dizziness is created equal. When the room starts spinning, or you feel unsteady on your feet, the source of your dizziness makes all the ...

Transient Ischemic Attack, also known as "mini-stroke", occurs when there is a temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain. The American Stroke Association says that the clot usually dissolves on ...

Every year, nearly 800,000 people will have a stroke, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most of these strokes will be what’s called ischemic, which is when blood flow to the ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. CHICAGO, IL, March 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Not all dizziness is created equal. When the room starts spinning, or ...

Neurologic Wellness Institute explains the critical difference between peripheral and central dizziness, and why knowing which type you have determines how urgently you need care CHICAGO, IL, March 03 ...