Surprisingly, though, an AARP-sponsored poll suggests people are starting to settle on a number to define old.. In 1974, nearly half of those polled said that age depends on a person's health or some other factor. By 2004, only 5 percent said that. People now believe old age sets in between 60 and 69, the results showed. Some might argue senior and old are totally different terms.
Hearing a heartbeat in your ears can indicate a hardening of the blood vessels in the neck. In this video, Dave Salley, MD, an ear, nose and throat specialist at Chippenham & Johnston-Willis Hospitals, discusses what other noises you might hear, and what they mean.
Originally Posted by Lama Pacos. Recently in my right ear I've been experiencing this weird thing where very so often what feels like my right ear drum will sort of thump. I guess that's the best way I can explain it. It doesn't hurt, but it feels almost like a little heartbeat coming from my ear, and it makes me a little worried about my hearing.