Though many people probably do not think about it much, your hearing health is as fundamental to your overall health and quality of life as diet, exercise, and proper rest. Your hearing health affects not only your physical safety immediately by situating you in your environment and regulating your sense of balance, it also impacts your emotional, psychological, and cognitive …
Celebrate World Hearing Day: Ear and Hearing Care for All!
Did you know that March 3rd is World Hearing Day? A yearly call to action organized by the World Health Organization (WHO), this year’s theme is Ear and Hearing Care for All. Hearing loss is one the most common health issues that people experience today. Impacting over 48 million people in the United States, nearly 15% of all adults have …
The Role of Ears in the Balance System
We don’t often think about how we maintain our balance. Being able to stand upright and move through space without falling seems to occur naturally and automatically. But the balance system actually involves a complex process that takes place in the ears. This involves detecting position, providing feedback, and adjusting constantly. This process can be disrupted by different factors which …
Prioritize Better Hearing in the New Year!
The new year is a great reminder to prioritize better hearing. With hearing loss being one of the most common medical conditions people experience today, practicing about protecting your hearing health is important. You can start this New Year by scheduling an appointment for a hearing test. Recognizing Signs of Hearing Loss Hearing loss typically occurs gradually so people may …
Understanding the Degrees of Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is a complex and diverse condition. It has many causes and can present itself if various ways. Regardless of the root cause or type of hearing loss, it can be categorized by the degree of loss. What are the Degrees of Hearing Loss? As mentioned, hearing loss presents itself in many ways. It can be one sided, only …
Why You Should Schedule a Hearing Test for World Alzheimer’s Month
Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease which effects over 6 million people in the US. In the next 30 years this number is projected to rise to around 13 million. While no one know exactly what causes some people to develop Alzheimer’s and others not there are several theories as to the cause. This September is World Alzheimer’s Month, an annual …
Tired of Loud Restaurants? This App Will Help
We go out to eat to enjoy a meal and avoid cooking for the night, but it’s more than that! It’s the lighting, ambiance, the music playing in the background, the décor, the way the food is plated and of course the company. Besides being nourished with food we often go out to eat to connect to others. However, restaurants, …
A Link Between Gout & Hearing Loss
It’s common for your joints to hurt as we age. In fact, 24% of all adults in the United States, 58.5 million people, have arthritis. Arthritis causes your joints to feel chronically soar, however if you’ve ever experienced your joints feeling hot and very tender, to the point of being unable to bear anything touching it, it could be a …
Headphones & Hearing Aids
Hearing aids are truly amazing inventions which not only help millions of people hear better but have led the way in the advancement of digital miniaturization technology. When using hearing aids enjoy features such as enhanced sound, directional microphones to help you hear better in noise and background suppression. However, it can be challenging to navigate interactions with other technology …
Meditation Could Help Alleviate Tinnitus
Do you find yourself staying up at night or distracted during the day due to a persistent buzz that just won’t quit?! This is tinnitus, a phantom sound in your ears with no external source. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that “nearly 15% of the general public — over 50 million Americans — experience some form of …