The latest information on ringing in the ears, or tinnitus, for
individuals who are experiencing hearing loss, looking for
hearing health information for their loved ones, or just desire
to learn more about ringing ears to make the right hearing
health decisions. We invite you to add to the conversation and
share your thoughts on any article or news release at the end of
each story. National Tinnitus Awareness Week will be celebrated
May 19-23, in tandem with Better Speech and Hearing Month.
Stress can cause a variety of health problems, including heart
disease, obesity, depression, anxiety -- and hearing loss.
Tinnitus is often described as buzzing, ringing, hissing,
humming, roaring or whistling that someone hears in the absence
of any external sound. Study performed by Henry Ford Health
System shows poor sleeping habits and insomnia are likely to
increase ringing-in-ears sensation caused by tinnitus. While
anyone can be affected by tinnitus or ringing-in-the-ears,
musicians, music lovers and military remai