Scientists still haven’t pinpointed 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 play a role in the development of hearing loss. And while many […]
It’s very common for individuals to experience tinnitus. Around 20 million people regularly suffer from chronic tinnitus so intense that it becomes burdensome. And there are also more prevalent presentations of tinnitus which are much more mild and sporadic and are also easier to cope with. Tinnitus occurs when you hear a phantom noise, when […]
It isn’t uncommon for individuals to have ringing in their ears, also called tinnitus. It’s one of the most common health conditions in the world with some estimates suggesting that up to 10 percent of the population experiences it at one point or another. The condition manifests as a sound in the ear that isn’t […]
Invisibility is a really useful power in the movies. Whether it’s a mud-covered hero, a cloaked starship, or a stealthy ninja, invisibility allows people in movies to be more effectual and, frequently, achieve the impossible. Invisible health conditions, regrettably, are just as potent and much less fun. As an example, tinnitus is an exceptionally common […]
Tinnitus often gets worse at night for most of the millions of individuals in the US that experience it. But why should this be? The ringing is a phantom sound caused by some medical disorder like hearing loss, it isn’t an outside sound. But none of that information can give an explanation as to why […]
You know that scene in your favorite action movie where something explodes next to the hero and the sound goes all high-pitched-buzzing? Well, guess what: that most likely means our hero suffered at least a mild traumatic brain injury! To be sure, brain injuries aren’t the bit that most action movies linger on. But that […]
Remember the old story of Johnny Appleseed? In elementary school, you may have been taught that he migrated across the US, bringing the gift of healthy apples to every community he paid a visit to (the moral of the story is that apples are healthy, and you should eat them). Actually, that isn’t the whole […]
You’re starving so you look in your fridge for a little bite to eat. Are you craving a salty treat… what about crackers? Oooo, chips! There’s a leftover slice of cheesecake that would be yummy. On second thought, maybe you should just eat a banana. A banana is a healthier choice after all. Everything is […]
You first notice the sound when you’re in bed attempting to sleep: Your ear has a whooshing or pulsating in it. The sound is rhythmic and tuned in to your heartbeat. And once you hear that sound, you can’t tune it out. You have a big day tomorrow and you really need your sleep so […]
Do you have ringing in your ears that’s driving you mad? Discover whether your tinnitus is inherited or what the cause might be. What is tinnitus? Tinnitus is the name describing a person’s perception of a ringing, droning, or buzzing in the ear with no external noises present to explain this experience. The direct translation […]
