Auditory sensations, such as hissing, buzzing, or ringing, are prevalent issues among the senior demographic. This condition, clinically known as tinnitus, often results in significant confusion and emotional distress for older adults. While tinnitus is more prevalent in later life, not all cases in seniors are simply an inevitable part of aging, and recognizing the
For individuals who deal with tinnitus, air travel can be a source of anxiety, as the flight may intensify their ear discomfort, enhancing the normal pre-trip jitters about reaching their final destination. The loud cabin noise, shifting air pressure, and tension associated with air travel can all add to more intense or bothersome tinnitus. Luckily,
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 progression of hearing loss. And while it might seem
It’s very common for individuals to experience tinnitus. Tinnitus can become so extreme that it becomes a burden to live with for around 20 million individuals worldwide. And there are also more prevalent presentations of tinnitus which are much more mild and sporadic and are also easier to deal with. Tinnitus happens when you hear
It’s not unusual 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 very 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 effective and, frequently, accomplish the impossible. Invisible health conditions, unfortunately, are equally as potent and a lot less fun. Tinnitus, for example, is a very common
If you are one of the millions of people in the U.S. dealing with a medical disorder known as tinnitus then you probably know that it often gets worse when you are trying to go to sleep. But why would this be? The ringing is a phantom sound caused by some medical condition like hearing
You Know when you’re viewing an action movie and the hero has a loud explosion close by and their ears begin to ring? Well, guess what: that likely means our hero sustained at least a mild traumatic brain injury! Obviously, action movies don’t highlight the brain injury part. But that high-pitched ringing is something known
Remember the old tale of Johnny Appleseed? When you were younger you most likely heard the tale of how Johnny Appleseed traveled around bringing fresh apples to communities (the moral of the story is that apples are good for you, and you should eat them). Actually, that’s not the whole reality. At the end of
You go into the kitchen to look for a bite to eat. Are you craving a salty treat… what about crackers? Chips sound good! Wait. Maybe this leftover piece of cheesecake. Perhaps you should just go with a banana on second thought. A banana is a healthier option obviously. When it comes to the human
