By Sal Iaquinta, Marin IJ correspondent | PUBLISHED: June 18, 2018 at 4:36 am | UPDATED: June 18, 2018 at 4:40 am Huey Lewis was in the news recently (sorry, couldn’t resist) regarding his recent diagnosis of Meniere’s disease, and as a result, his cancellation of all of his remaining concert dates for 2018. This rare disease highlights how little we all know about how our inner ear works, including the doctors looking to treat problems of this tiny organ. Let’s start with a brief review of anatomy. The outer ear is what we see and the ear canal to the eardrum, the eardrum vibrates with sound waves, turning sound into mechanical vibration. This vibration transverses the middle ear through three bones — the hammer, anvil and stirrup. The stirrup sends the vibration into the inner ear. The inner ear is filled with fluid and the vibration of that fluid is what stimulates a sensitive membrane that triggers nerve endings. These nerve endings are extremely … [Read more...] about Huey Lewis among the millions suffering from ear issues
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One of the best ways to preserve your hearing? Don’t drink while listening to loud music
Tuesday, May 29, 2018 by: Carol Anderson Tags: Alcohol, alcoholic beverage, auditory cortex, auditory nerves, badhealth, bloodstream, Brain, clubs, concert, disease causes, dizziness, drugs, ear fluid, ear hail cells, earplugs, ears, excessive drinking, hearing loss, music festivals, prevention, research, tinnitus (Natural News) Everyone knows that too much alcohol is bad for your health, but a new study says that it can also result in a loss of hearing. Researchers have found that one of the best ways to save your hearing and keep your eardrums intact is to avoid alcoholic beverages, especially if you’re planning to attend music festivals and any other loud, outdoor events. According to the study, males who opted not to wear earplugs while drinking or taking drugs were the ones who were most prone to severe hearing loss, as well as tinnitus – the medical term for ringing in the ears. They were also the ones who tended to linger near the loudspeakers during … [Read more...] about One of the best ways to preserve your hearing? Don’t drink while listening to loud music
Summer travel warning: CDC finds thousands of pool-related illnesses
Think twice before you take a dip in the hotel pool Chris McGinnis Updated 11:35 am, Wednesday, May 23, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-10', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 10', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-15', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 15', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-20', … [Read more...] about Summer travel warning: CDC finds thousands of pool-related illnesses
Huey Lewis Opens Up About Inner Ear Disorder Keeping Him From Singing
The 80s music icon Huey Lewis is coming to terms with the idea of no longer being able to perform onstage after discovering he suffers from Meniere's disease, a disorder that causes vertigo, ringing in the ears and progressive hearing loss, he told "Today." In April, the 67-year-old canceled all of 40 remaining shows on his tour after he was given the diagnosis. Lewis sought medical treatment after performing in Dallas, when he noticed he was having trouble hearing. "Even though I can hear you, we can talk, I can talk on the phone — I can't sing,'' Lewis told Jenna Bush Hager. "I can't hear music. I can do everything but what I love to do the most, which is a drag." There isn't a cure for Meniere's disease, but nevertheless Lewis was told his condition may improve. Royal Family Photos: New Photos of Prince Louis AP Get More at Today.com … [Read more...] about Huey Lewis Opens Up About Inner Ear Disorder Keeping Him From Singing
Identifying the Common Causes of Dizziness in the Elderly
When your dizziness is accompanied by the sensation of the room spinning around you, this is called vertigo. Research indicates that about 40% of people over 40 will have vertigo at least once in their lifetime. The incidence of dizziness or vertigo increases to around 70% in those ages 65 and older. Vertigo in the elderly is also very common due to the natural breakdown of cells as you age. In This Article: Understanding Dizziness Identifying the Cause of Dizziness Diagnosing Dizziness in the Elderly Tips to Prevent Dizziness-Related Complications When to Call a Doctor Final Thoughts on Dizziness in Elderly Understanding Dizziness in the Elderly The prevalence of dizziness and vertigo in the elderly is rapidly increasing. It is so common that dizziness in the elderly is often referred to as a normal age-related phenomenon. Dizziness in the elderly can lead to falling, which is a major cause of accidental death in those older than 65. The causes of dizziness in the elderly may … [Read more...] about Identifying the Common Causes of Dizziness in the Elderly