Category Archives: Hearing Health

Tinnitus is a key symptom of Meniere’s disease, which is an inner ear disorder. Tinnitus is characterized by ringing, humming, or buzzing in the ears. Meniere’s disease is a long-term, progressive ear disorder that affects balance and hearing. Common symptoms of Meniere’s disease include sudden and severe vertigo, fluctuating tinnitus, increasing deafness, and the feeling ...click here to read more

If you’ve ever wondered – how does TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorder cause tinnitus and hearing problems? – read on. But to understand how TMJ problems affect hearing, it’s important to first understand what TMJ is. Perhaps the most common TMJ condition is known as “locked jaw”. The jaw joints are responsible for opening the mouth, ...click here to read more

If you side with the majority, you probably start your day off with a cup of coffee, an ultimate pick-me-up thanks to its high levels of caffeine. Unfortunately, your love for this popular drink may be putting your hearing at risk, according to the latest findings. The researchers at McGill University, Canada, found that coffee ...click here to read more

A study has found that tinnitus – ringing in the ears – is aggravated by insomnia. Over 36 million people suffer from tinnitus, a health condition that causes ringing, buzzing, or humming in the ears even when there is no sound present. This condition can result in a poor quality of life and health. The ...click here to read more

By now you know that men and women differ in many ways, but you may be surprised that some of those differences lie in hearing abilities. Research has shown that men are more prone to hearing loss than women and much of these differences are a result of occupational factors, as more men are working in ...click here to read more

An estimated 15 percent of American adults report difficulty hearing, which is quickly becoming a problem across all age groups. Unfortunately, many of us overlook hearing problems, not only putting our hearing at risk, but our overall health, too. When we have difficulty hearing, we put our safety at risk, we compromise our independence, and ...click here to read more

Hearing loss, as of yet, cannot be reversed so it’s important to take the necessary steps to maintain proper hearing. And don’t think it’s too late – regardless of your age, you can still take appropriate measures to protect your hearing and ensure you don’t develop any of these other complications. Effects of hearing loss ...click here to read more

Hearing loss is becoming a growing problem, and it doesn’t affect seniors only. In fact, with the rise of portable music players, many teens are cranking up the volume, putting their hearing at risk. An estimated 15 percent of adults report some trouble hearing, and men are more likely to endure hearing problems than women. ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis can cause hearing loss due to multiple factors, according to a new study. Rheumatoid arthritis affects nearly one percent of the population, and hearing loss prevalence in rheumatoid arthritis is between 25 and 72 percent. The most common type of hearing loss in rheumatoid arthritis is sensorineural hearing loss, which includes synovial destruction ...click here to read more

It’s no surprise that loud noises can be bad for your ears and contribute to hearing loss. But you might not know exactly how severe the damage could be. New research is now showing those loud noises could be having an impact on your brain cells, too. Research from the University of Texas at Dallas ...click here to read more

Cholesteatoma is a noncancerous lump behind ear and can be a result of a middle ear infection. Although cholesteatoma is noncancerous, it is a continuously growing lump, and if it continues to increase its size it can result in other health complications. This lump doesn’t go away on its own, so medical intervention is required ...click here to read more

Find yourself saying “Sorry, can you repeat that” more often? Don’t worry. You’re not alone. In fact, 25 percent of people aged 55 to 65 have some level of hearing loss, and this number doubles for those over the age of 65. Hearing loss can be caused by injury, continuous exposure to loud noises, and ...click here to read more

When our ears begin to ring, or when we find ourselves asking people to repeat what they said or speak louder, we often attribute this to age-related hearing loss. Over time, those countless years of loud noises and other ear damage can really catch up, slowly deteriorating our precious hearing. Many of us accept that ...click here to read more

Hearing loss in later life and early deafness are caused by mutation in hearing-related gene. Scientists at the Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) recently determined that a single gene is responsible for our hearing. They’ve also discovered the exact cause of deafness while suggesting new avenues for hearing therapies. Mutant gene Tmie can cause deafness, hearing ...click here to read more