Dehydration, skipped meals, and heart issues can all be behind that faint feeling.

In many cases, lightheadedness is short-lived and doesn’t require medical attention. It can result from a temporary drop in blood pressure or position changes, such as going from a sitting to a ...

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Dizziness is a general feeling of being off-balance. Vertigo is a specific sensation that feels like you or your surroundings are moving or spinning, and sometimes includes feelings of dizziness.

Feeling lightheaded and woozy can really throw you for a loop—it can be tough to focus when you feel like you’re going to fall or faint at any moment. If you find yourself feeling lightheaded and ...