“That’s the advantage of insomnia. People who go to bed early always complain that the night is too short, but for those of us who stay up all night, it can feel as long as a lifetime. You get a lot done” – Banana Yoshimoto Insomnia and tinnitus is a combination of conditions that no… Continue reading Tinnitus and Insomnia Can Go Hand-in-Hand
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Study Sheds More Light on Tinnitus Treatment
Did you know that over 45 million people of all ages in the United States are affected by tinnitus? This condition, often a symptom of another condition, is life-altering in so many ways. It can impact communication and mental health. While many first seeking treatment for tinnitus believe that like so many other health concerns,… Continue reading Study Sheds More Light on Tinnitus Treatment
Identifying The Barriers To Tinnitus Care
Contrary to what you may hear, tinnitus is not a disease. It is a symptom of a more significant medical problem. The ringing, buzzing, whistling, hissing, and humming sounds that tinnitus patients experience is the product of an underlying problem. Unfortunately, many people choose not to seek medical treatment because there is no cure for… Continue reading Identifying The Barriers To Tinnitus Care
Tinnitus: Why So Many People Avoid Treatment
Tinnitus is an incredibly common medical issue characterized by the perception of noise in the ears in the absence of a verifiable external source of said noise. Essentially, tinnitus occurs when someone hears a ringing, clicking, hissing, or other ‘phantom noise’ in one or both ears. While tinnitus is very common, many people never seek… Continue reading Tinnitus: Why So Many People Avoid Treatment
6 Ways to Manage Tinnitus
If you or someone you love has experienced the sensation of ringing in the ears, then you are probably all too familiar with tinnitus. This condition or symptom is estimated to affect around 15% of the America population. It is one of the most common health conditions in the U.S. What can be most frustrating… Continue reading 6 Ways to Manage Tinnitus
Mindfulness Might Be an Antidote for Your Tinnitus
If you’ve ever felt that uncomfortable ringing in your ears, you’re not alone. This burdensome condition, known as tinnitus, is more common than you might think. The CDC estimates that almost 15% of the public – or over 50 million Americans – suffer from some form of tinnitus. Although it’s most commonly known as ‘ringing… Continue reading Mindfulness Might Be an Antidote for Your Tinnitus
The Effect Of Antidepressants On Tinnitus
Imagine living every day and night with a constant uncontrollable, unavoidable ringing in your ears. Tinnitus, defined as a “nonspecific symptom of a hearing disorder characterized by the sensation of buzzing, ringing, clicking, pulsations, or other noises in the ear,” affects 10% of the population, according to researchers at the Oregon Hearing Research Center at… Continue reading The Effect Of Antidepressants On Tinnitus
Antidepressants And Your Hearing Health
According to recent estimates, approximately one in nine Americans take some sort of antidepressant medication to treat a variety of different medical conditions. The majority of these Americans take a particular kind of antidepressant, known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). When SSRIs were first introduced to the United States in 1987 under the… Continue reading Antidepressants And Your Hearing Health
The Emotional Distress Of Tinnitus
Most of us have experienced a temporary ‘ringing’ in our ears at some point in our lives. Maybe it was the result of a concert that was too loud and way too much fun. Maybe it was due to a loud noise exposure at work. Whatever the cause, we know that this temporary condition is… Continue reading The Emotional Distress Of Tinnitus
Why Two Hearing Aids Are Always Better Than One
Millions of people around the world are now affected by hearing loss and the effects it can have on relationships and daily life. When hearing loss becomes a concern, the decision to see a professional for a hearing evaluation and get fitted for hearing aids can be a big one. You may wonder how hearing… Continue reading Why Two Hearing Aids Are Always Better Than One