Colleen McEdwards finished a shift anchoring breaking news so dizzy she had to hold on to the wall to walk . She was diagnosed with a vestibular disorder , something that affects about 70 million Americans . Balance Awareness Week , from September 15-21 in the U.S. , hopes to raise awareness . The goal is for people who have balance issues or are concerned about their health to get involved and participate in activities like walking circles around the city, playing games at parks, participating in sports teams
Colleen McEdwards finished a shift anchoring breaking news so dizzy she had to hold on to the wall to walk . She was diagnosed with a vestibular disorder , something that affects about 70 million Americans . Balance Awareness Week , from September 15-21 in the U.S. , hopes to raise awareness . The awareness campaign is backed by the Vestibular Disorders Association .