Ringing, buzzing, hissing, or humming in the ears is a frequent issue as individuals reach later life. For many older people, the presence of tinnitus can interfere with their peace of mind and create a sense of disorientation. While advancing in years often triggers tinnitus, it shouldn’t always be dismissed as an inevitable consequence of […]
Looking ahead, picture a holiday morning. The paper crinkles as thoughtful presents get unwrapped. Someone laughs in the kitchen as tasty desserts bake with appealing scents. Grandchildren have fun with toy trains, their gentle whistles echoing across the way. These beloved moments, seasonal sounds and precious memories are true gifts. However, for 10’s of millions of […]
Scientists still haven’t identified the cause of tinnitus, a ringing or buzzing in the ears. Hearing specialists, however, do agree that tinnitus is more prevalent in people who also have hearing loss. As you probably know, your age, genetics, and lifestyle can all contribute to the development of hearing loss. And while it might seem […]
What do we call a chronic malady, affecting 100s of millions of people globally, which: • Is a common condition that is usually subjective, perceived only by the patient, and therefore, diagnosis and monitoring rely on self-report? • Can have a direct impact on a person’s emotional well-being, their hearing, and ability to sleep? • Is the […]
It’s really common for people to experience tinnitus. Something like 20 million individuals regularly suffer from chronic tinnitus so intense that it becomes burdensome. And there are also more common presentations of tinnitus which are a lot more mild and intermittent and are also easier to deal with. When you hear sounds in your ears […]
It isn’t uncommon for individuals to have ringing in their ears, also known as tinnitus. It’s one of the most common health conditions in the world with some estimates indicating that up to 10 percent of the population experiences it at one time or another. Even though the most common manifestation of tinnitus is a […]
In the movies, invisibility is a formidable power. Whether it’s a mud-covered hero, a cloaked spaceship, or a sneaky ninja, invisibility allows characters in movies to be more effective and, frequently, accomplish the impossible. Regrettably, invisible health disorders are no less potent…and they’re a lot less fun. As an illustration, tinnitus is an extremely common […]
If you are one of the millions of people in the U.S. suffering from a medical condition known as tinnitus then you probably know that it tends to get worse when you are attempting to fall asleep. But why would this be? The ringing is a phantom sound due to some medical disorder like hearing […]
You Know when you’re watching an action movie and the hero has a thunderous explosion nearby and their ears begin to ring? Well, at least some amount of mild brain trauma has likely happened to them. To be sure, brain injuries aren’t the part that most action movies linger on. But that high-pitched ringing is […]
Remember the old story of Johnny Appleseed? In elementary school, you might have been taught that he migrated across the US, bringing the gift of healthy apples to every community he visited (you should eat apples because they are good for you and that’s the moral of the story). That’s only somewhat accurate. At the […]
