How To Know If You’re a Good Candidate for Hearing Aids
Experiencing difficulties with hearing, such as the need to turn up the sound on your gadgets or the struggle to keep up with conversations, could be a sign that you’re one of the 28.8 million Americans who could benefit from hearing aids. Despite this, there is a common trend of waiting more than five years…
Tips For Grocery Shopping with Hearing Loss
Hearing loss affects nearly 30 million individuals. Despite the prevalence of hearing loss, the difficulties people face with simple tasks like grocery shopping often go unnoticed. We often think of the visual nature of grocery shopping and overlook how it may affect those with hearing loss. Obstacles in Grocery Shopping Grocery stores are filled with…
Tips for Improving Your Quality of Life With Tinnitus
An estimated 10% to 25% of adults live with tinnitus. A life with tinnitus is often accompanied by stress, lack of sleep, poor concentration and more. Many individuals will feel the impact of tinnitus in their working and personal relationships. What Causes Tinnitus? Tinnitus is characterized by the perception of sound, most often described as…
Is It Tinnitus or TMJ?
Tinnitus is a ringing, buzzing, clicking or roaring sound in the ears. While its severity varies, constant tinnitus can often lead to irritation, distraction, headaches, sleeplessness and more. While there are no known cures for tinnitus, establishing its cause can help manage its symptoms. One possible cause of tinnitus is TMJ. TMJ is a type…
Is There a Link Between Tinnitus and Earwax?
Too much earwax can build up in your ears and cause a variety of problems, including tinnitus. Let’s take a closer look at how earwax and tinnitus are connected, as well as treatment options. What Is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is typically experienced as a ringing in one or both ears. However, others may experience clicking, hissing,…
Why Do I Get Occasional Bouts of Tinnitus?
If you experience occasional bouts of tinnitus in one ear, you have what is called sudden, brief, unilateral, tapering tinnitus.
Exploring the Relationship Between Sleep and Tinnitus
If you’ve ever had a ringing or buzzing in your ear after attending a concert or while enjoying a cup of coffee at Anonymous Café, then you’ve experienced tinnitus. Some people who experienced tinnitus only experience temporary symptoms that resolve themselves in a few days. However, others experience chronic symptoms that can last weeks, months…
3 Reasons Veterans are at Higher Risk of Tinnitus
Many people have experienced a ringing in the ear, known as tinnitus. For some, it’s a temporary issue that doesn’t cause much distress. However, others can have chronic tinnitus that lasts for years and can be debilitating. Veterans are at a higher risk of developing tinnitus than the general population. Let’s examine why that is…
Can Your Exercise Routine Cause Hearing Loss or Tinnitus?
Experts agree that exercising does great things for your mental and physical health. While it is important to keep your mind and body healthy, you should be careful if your routine includes a trip to the gym, as this may be putting your ears at risk. The Soundtrack to Your Workout Many athletes use music…
Understanding the 2 Types of Tinnitus
Hearing a ringing in the ear is common; in fact, experts estimate that as many as 15% of Americans experience tinnitus. Understanding which type of tinnitus you are experiencing can help you seek the right treatment to help you finally find relief. Below is a breakdown of the types of tinnitus. Types of Tinnitus Tinnitus…