How Exercise Can Affect Your Hearing Health
Exercise is long known to have several health benefits and can even be a key to preventing presbycusis, or age-related hearing loss. According to a 2019 study, adults aged 60-69 with hearing loss had a poorer physical activity profile, linking physical activity to hearing health. So, work routine hikes at Forest Park into your exercise regimen…
Why Do Tinnitus and Hearing Loss Sometimes Occur During Pregnancy?
In many cases, pregnancy is an exciting time for expectant parents; however, the side effects can be exhausting. Not only can you feel emotional, fatigued, swollen and nauseous, but you may also experience audiological symptoms like tinnitus and, less commonly, hearing loss. Estimates show tinnitus affects one in three pregnant women, compared to one in…
Can Cold Weather Cause Tinnitus?
Millions of Americans experience tinnitus, which is described as a ringing or buzzing in the ear. Some have brief episodes, while others have chronic tinnitus that can last for months or even years. If you have tinnitus, you may have noticed that your symptoms seem to spike in the winter months. If so, you’re not…
Why Do So Many Veterans Get Tinnitus?
Tinnitus is a ringing, buzzing, whistling, or other noise in the ear. It is a common condition in the US, and especially common among veterans. Let’s examine some of the reasons why that is and what you can do to find relief if you suffer from tinnitus symptoms. Tinnitus and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Some…