Tinnitus UK is calling for gardeners to protect their ears when mowing the lawn, trimming hedges or using power tools in their patch, as new data shows only a quarter (26%) “regularly” or “sometimes” use hearing protection. This means that over 4 million gardeners in the UK are putting themselves at risk of hearing loss […]
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New research reveals that over 37.1 million Brits (55%) have experienced constant noise in the ears, such as ringing, roaring, buzzing, hissing, whistling or humming – which is the most common symptom of the ear condition tinnitus. And far from being a condition that only affects the older demographic the study, commissioned by Bayfields Opticians […]
Tinnitus UK is calling for people to protect their ears when at work or enjoying noisy leisure activities, as new data shows 35% of people with tinnitus say their condition was caused by being around loud noises. One in seven adults are affected by tinnitus – which is a condition that causes the perception of […]
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Tinnitus, sometimes called “ringing in the ears,” involves hearing a sound that cannot be linked to an external stimulus. In this video, I discuss nervous system mechanisms that might underlie tinnitus. Tinnitus, sometimes called “ringing in the ears,” involves hearing a sound that cannot be linked to an external stimulus. The nature of the perceived […]
One in seven EU people suffer from tinnitus: New research led by researchers from the University of Nottingham, has found that approximately 65million adults in the EU suffer from tinnitus, and this figure will significantly rise over the next decade. The research, published in The Lancet Regional Health – Europe, is the first study to look […]
The largest cause of hearing loss is age-related damage to the inner ear. The second biggest cause of hearing loss however is exposure to loud noise. Loud noises can come from a wide range of sources – unwanted and wanted – but both can jeopardise your hearing if it is at hazardous levels. Unwanted noise […]
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