Can Stress Cause Concussion-Like Symptoms?
Headaches, fatigue and trouble concentrating are all hallmark signs of a concussion. However, recent research on NCAA student athletes and service academy cadets has found that these symptoms are more often linked to factors like stress, poor sleep and mental health problems than to head injuries. About the Study This research was conducted by the…
How Is Balance Tested?
Feeling unsteady, dizzy or like the room is spinning around you are common symptoms of a balance disorder. In order to determine what is causing and how to treat your unexplained episodes of dizziness, your audiologist will need to conduct a series of balance tests. Understanding Dizziness Your balance system relies on many parts of…
Why Are You Dizzy?
Dizziness is a very common condition across the United States. About 15 percent of people in Lexington will experience dizziness at least once this year. Most of the time it’s brief in nature and nothing to worry about; simply standing up too quickly can trigger feelings of unsteadiness. But if you’re experiencing regular bouts of…