Pete Townshend, guitarist of the famous rock band The Who, has suffered from tinnitus and partial deafness for decades. Due to constantly being surrounded by loud music, Townshend's hearing issues became so bad that the Who was forced to back out of numerous shows. Watch this video to find out how he is now able to cope with this!
Aug 22, 2022•10 min
Did you know that there is an Oscar winning film about a rock band drummer that went deaf? When the main character, Ruben, realizes he is losing his hearing, he believes that his musical career is over. Watch Dr. Ben react to different clips from this film and see why this was not the case at all!
Aug 21, 2022•10 min
Fight, flight or freeze?! These natural responses affect tinnitus and if you’re looking for ways to reduce the ringing in your ears, this may be one of the most important videos you could watch. Reducing your psychological response to tinnitus can be key to the treatment outcome!
Aug 19, 2022•21 min
The Bose Sleepbuds 2 are earbuds that use sleep technology to provide sound therapy throughout the night, which can help with falling asleep and staying asleep! For those with tinnitus, the Bose Sleepbuds can be a game changer when it comes to getting a good night's rest.
Aug 15, 2022•14 min
We asked over 1,000 individuals to take the Tinnitus Impact Quiz. Our team of tinnitus doctors created this test based on research from the abbreviated Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI). With scientific evidence as your foundation, you will be on the right path.
Aug 14, 2022•7 min
After suffering from severe tinnitus that was causing constant anxiety and severe weight loss, Kevin has joined us again to share his recovery story. By using a combination of different treatments and staying focused and determined, Kevin was able to regain control of his life!
Aug 12, 2022•16 min
Did you know that William Shatner, best known for his role as Captain James Kirk in the Star Trek TV series, has suffered from tinnitus for a significant part of his life? While on the Star Trek set one day, he was close to a special effects explosion that ended up resulting in his tinnitus. Here's the back story and how he ended up managing it!
Aug 08, 2022•15 min
Today we're playing 20 questions with tinnitus experts from Treble Health, Hollywood Squares style. Four doctors answer questions about tinnitus, ringing in the ears, and audiology. If you have questions, leave them in the comments for us to answer next time!
Aug 07, 2022•9 min
The highly anticipated updates on 3 tinnitus management solutions are here! Dr. Ben has some new information on Otonomy's OTO-313 research, the Phonak Paradise hearing devices, and the Lenire Bi-Modal stimulation. Watch now to hear what he has to say!
Aug 05, 2022•23 min
Dr. Suzanne May, an audiologist with Treble Health, is here to share her patient success stories! Dr. Suzanne and Dr. Ben discuss the process behind two tinnitus success stories and how patients were able to manage their tinnitus using a mix of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT), and Sound Therapy!
Aug 01, 2022•23 min
After struggling with hearing loss for most of his life, Blake Cadwell founded Soundly - a website that provides modernized access to healthcare. Soundly helps customers to chat live with an audiologist, use tools to compare the latest hearing aids and find the best prices.
Jul 31, 2022•18 min
Dr. Ben just tried out the new hear.com Horizon hearing aids! He goes over the process that is involved from start to finish, the different options that are available, the pros & cons, the pricing and other important details. Make sure to watch his review to find out if these are right for you!
Jul 29, 2022•8 min
Treble Health success story! Randy Spear has been a pilot for over 30 years, so he has been around jet engines for a significant portion of his life. His mild tinnitus started 15 years ago, but this changed a few months ago when his levels spiked from a 2 to an 8. Check out this interview to follow his tinnitus journey!
Jul 22, 2022•28 min
Have you ever wondered what the actual cause of your tinnitus is? Dr. Golenhofen is a German ENT doctor that specializes in tinnitus, and today he and Dr. Ben discuss the different subtypes and causes of somatic tinnitus!
Jul 18, 2022•10 min
Dr. Michael Golenhofen, an ENT physician from Germany, shares his expertise on the most successful tinnitus treatments. Dr. Golenhofen and Dr. Ben explain how targeting the cause of tinnitus can be more effective than just targeting the symptoms.
Jul 17, 2022•35 min
Nick Morgan-Jones spent his childhood without hearing aids to avoid the stigma surrounding being “disabled”. After spending much of his life struggling to hear, he designed and created his own invisible hearing aids!
Jul 15, 2022•14 min
Have you ever wondered what makes your tinnitus worse? Can you have tinnitus and still be successful? Dr. Ben and Dr. Michelle discuss situations that can increase your tinnitus, and how to effectively overcome these situations with different treatments.
Jul 11, 2022•15 min
Grandma and Grandpa Griffiths , professional YouTubers, sat down with Dr. Ben to discuss healthy aging and their personal experiences with hearing loss. After years having difficulty hearing, Chad Griffiths was able connect with Dr. Ben via a telehealth visit to get fitted for the hearing aids that changed his life.
Jul 01, 2022•23 min
Dr. Ben and Dr. Michelle discuss 3 questions that their tinnitus patients commonly ask. Have you ever wondered at what point your tinnitus becomes permanent? Have you ever wondered if you can get rid of your tinnitus? If you want answers to these questions, make sure to watch the video!
Jun 27, 2022•14 min
Have you developed bothersome tinnitus? In most cases of tinnitus, having professional coaching and support can help the brain to habituate and defocus on the ringing in the ears. This process can be long and is not always easy, but can be very helpful in the long run.
Jun 17, 2022•26 min
Dr. Ben was recently able to sit down with the famous physical therapist, Brad Heineck, from the Bob and Brad show! Their discussion focused on tips to keep both the mind and body healthy, and how this can be beneficial, especially for those suffering with tinnitus!
Jun 13, 2022•27 min
Looking for new technology that can help manage your tinnitus? Dr. Ben has a new update on the Lenire treatment device! This device combines over the ear headphones with electric tongue therapy, and over time can help to improve the effects of tinnitus that many patients have.
Jun 12, 2022•12 min
Habituation to tinnitus takes time. A while back, we sat down with our patient, John to discuss how he was progressing with his own habituation. Now, over a year since he first began working with Dr. Ben, we check back in to ask John what helped him succeed.
Jun 10, 2022•20 min
Dr. Ben speaks with Dr. Suzanne May of Treble Health. Dr. Suzanne herself has tinnitus and brings with her a perspective of the tinnitus patient. Tinnitus can be frightening when the patient tries to go it alone, but thanks to Treble Health’s telehealth model, Dr. Suzanne (and all our other audiology experts) can see patients earlier in their tinnitus and hearing experience than they could at a larger hospital, allowing many more people to find relief.
Jun 06, 2022•29 min
Grief comes in many forms, and it can be triggered by many things. Grief can be triggered by any sudden change in life, and particularly a sudden onset of tinnitus. Our team at Treble Health is here to guide you through the psychological stages of grief for ringing in the ears.
Jun 05, 2022•13 min
Tinnitus is a difficult condition to live with. Patients often wish there was a pill they could take to cure it. Otonomy is a company that is completing research for a new drug cure for tinnitus called Oto-313. Dr. Ben Thompson gives you an update on the drug's newest trials.
Jun 03, 2022•8 min
Dr. Ben sits with our newest audiologist to the Treble Health Team, Dr. Tracy. The two get in-depth about tinnitus, hyperacusis, treatment, technology, and more. Dr. Tracy and Dr. Ben also talk about the benefits of Treble Health’s accessibility to so many via telehealth. Dr. Tracy is an amazing audiologist and we are so thrilled to welcome her to our team.
May 27, 2022•43 min
Tinnitus can be a fickle thing. When your tinnitus spikes, it’s important to look at several physiological, mental, and lifestyle factors. Addressing these can provide you and your audiologist with lots of information. It can show you where you need to put more focus in your life, rule out factors, and show you and your provider how your brain responds to certain stressors.
May 23, 2022•9 min
These days you can buy almost anything online. If you are looking for hearing aids, these are some of the best hearing aids on the market that YOU can buy online and either adjust yourself, or have your audiologist adjust for you.
May 22, 2022•7 min
At Treble Health, we provide excellent tinnitus retraining therapy. Dr. Ben goes through the five modules of our Tinnitus Therapy. We are so pleased to show you the 5 things you need to know about entering into tinnitus therapy.
May 20, 2022•17 min
