Many older people hear the persistent noises caused by tinnitus, however few people realize it strikes children too. Many children also experience the symptoms of tinnitus. While adults can usually determine that the sounds they are hearing are abnormal, many kids assume the noise is a regular part of life. If your child shows signs […]
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Do you have a loved one that needs a hearing aid (or at least a hearing test) but is resistant to your suggestions? It is very common for people to resist seeking help for hearing loss, but chatting with them about the causes, effects and prevalence of hearing problems can help. Below are some facts […]
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If you’ve ever been at a concert and found yourself thinking “This music is just too darned loud,” it doesn’t necessarily mean that you have become too old for this kind of music. It could mean that your body is attempting to tell you something – that you are in a place that could harm […]
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Tinnitus is widespread in the U.S. with an estimated 50 million sufferers above age 50. Tinnitus causes those who have it to hear constant sounds “in their heads” that people surrounding them cannot hear – buzzing or roaring sounds, high-pitched whistling or ringing, or rapid clicking. Many people “learn to cope with” their tinnitus, considering […]
Tinnitus is defined by The American Tinnitus Association as the condition in which a person hears sounds that most often no one else can hear. Tinnitus is more common in men than women, and tends to be age-related, appearing most commonly after the age of 50. It affects an estimated 50 million Americans, and for […]
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