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Cliff Carey sits down with Patrick Lynch, CEO of the American Tinnitus Association. Patrick shares his journey of a spiritual and philosophical life, three cancer diagnoses, politics and healthcare law practice, and landing with ATA. Patrick and Cliff also discuss the research, mindsets, and emotions surrounding tinnitus and its treatment.
The American Tinnitus Association is a public charity with one mission: alleviate the suffering of individuals with tinnitus through comprehensive support, credible information, and groundbreaking research
Tinnitus, which is commonly known as ‘ringing in the ears’, is a complex neurological condition that causes a perception of sound when there is no external source.
There is currently no scientifically proven cure for most cases of chronic tinnitus — in particular the vast majority of cases caused by sensorineural hearing loss. The search for a definitive cure is ongoing and real progress is being made, but there is currently no clinically proven way to fully eliminate the perception of tinnitus.
None of us can change the fact that we will age. But we can, through mindful choices, applied disciplines, and vision and commitment to our future selves, have a say in just how well we age.