All Ear Health Topics

Causes of Vertigo and Balance Problems

If you're like most people, you've had to deal with a bout of dizziness from time to time. Whether your head spun after getting off a ship or felt a little loopy getting off of a roller coaster, most of us are familiar with the unsteadiness of vertigo. However, around 90 million Americans visit healthcare providers each year with complaints of unexpected vertigo. Read More

Common Causes of Hearing Loss and How to Prevent Them

Jackhammers, live sporting events, and heavy traffic. What do all these things have in common? They are sources of loud, everyday sounds that could permanently damage your hearing in a few hours, minutes, or seconds. Wearing hearing protection around loud sounds is only one way of protecting your ears and preserving your ear health. Read More

COVID Vaccine and Tinnitus: What the Latest Research Says

Six patients out of 19,630 receiving the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine during its Phase 3 clinical trials reported experiencing new tinnitus symptoms. For five of them, the ringing in the ears went away or was improving by the end of the trial. The FDA has said it is possible the vaccine was a factor, but no one is really sure [...] Read More

Psychological/Emotional Impact of Tinnitus

The effects of tinnitus can be wide-ranging and severe. Indeed, the condition can encompass so much that the term “ringing in the ears” often just doesn’t seem to do it justice. This is especially true for the millions of people living with severe tinnitus. For them, tinnitus’ buzzing, roaring, clicking, hissing, or humming is no joke; causing significant negative impacts on quality of life [...] Read More

Could COVID-19 Be Making Ear Ringing More Common or Severe?

COVID-19 and tinnitus (ringing in the ears) may, at first blush, seem to have nothing to do with each other. But, increasingly, researchers are seeing connections that all of us in the hearing health community should be thinking about. Here are the top three reasons why news of COVID-19 and...

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Save Money Using a Flexible or Health Savings Account for Certain Over The Counter Products

“Letter of Medical Necessity” Can Make Big Lipo-Flavonoid Savings Possible Do you rely on a Lipo-Flavonoid product to help you with tinnitus or ringing in the ears? Have you set aside funds, pre-tax, in a flexible spending (FSA) or health savings account to help you save money on out-of-pocket medical...

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Tinnitus 101: What You Need to Know About Ringing in the Ears

While our hearing is crucial to helping us communicate and navigate the world around us, our ears are often overlooked until something goes wrong. Whether you’ve been suffering from ringing in the ears (tinnitus) for years or you’ve just started noticing it, here’s what you need to know to better...

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Are You Making Your Ear Ringing Worse? 5 Tinnitus Tips to Help

Ringing in the ears (also called tinnitus) is a common, distressing condition (affecting nearly 50 million people in the United States) that can cause serious impacts on your life (ranging from feelings of social isolation to depression). But it doesn’t have to be this way. Read on to learn how...

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Top 6 Tinnitus Myths - BUSTED

Coping with ringing in the ears can be challenging. Having to deal with misunderstandings and misconceptions about the condition can make it even harder. But misinformation doesn’t need to get in the way of you getting the help and support you need. Next time you’re confronted with one of these...

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Talent & Tinnitus: Musicians at High Risk for Tinnitus

Just Like You, Famous Tinnitus Sufferers Struggle with Ear Ringing Tinnitus (“ringing” in the ears) can be a lonely experience. According to the British Tinnitus Association, more than 60% of tinnitus sufferers feel isolated. But while tinnitus can make you feel alone, the reality is that it’s one of the...

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