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 …
Staying active not only keeps us fit and engaged- but it’s also perhaps the most key pilar supporting a higher quality of life – in other words the standard for one’s health, comfort, and happiness. When we are younger, it’s easy to stay active, but as we age it becomes more of a challenge. Health issues can compile, it can …
Hearing loss is a condition usually associated with old age. One in three people over 65 indeed have hearing loss and that number jumps to half of all seniors over 75. While the risk of hearing loss is higher as we age, it can affect anyone at any point in life. This is increasingly true for a younger generation. According …
There are so many exciting things about airplane travel! It’s a chance to explore a new place, meet new people and have new experiences. While many look forward to the adventure, it’s often a means to an end. Many struggles to relax on the long journey, while others have come to find comfort in the experience. Regardless of what kind …
Do you suspect you have hearing loss but your reluctant to seek treatment? There are many misconceptions which keep people from seeking the treatment they need. In fact, the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) reports that only about one out of five people who would benefit from a hearing aid actually seek treatment. When people understand …
When we are younger, and we experience a fall, we are more likely to be able to get right back up without any complications. However, as we age falls can be devastating, leading to broken bones and mobility issues. Older adults are more likely to break bones in falls due to osteoporosis, causing more fragile and porous bones. In addition, complications …
Now that Spring is well underway, we can enjoy the flowers and the fresh warmth of the sun. We may be getting out more, spending time outside, and connecting to friends we haven’t seen in a long time. With increased social interactions you may notice that your hearing is not as sharp as it once seemed. You may have to …
Do you have hearing loss? You may have it and not even know it. Hearing loss often occurs slowly over time, so subtly that you don’t even realize it’s occurred until years later as you struggle to hear in even the most ideal of situations. While hearing loss is often associated with the elderly, affecting half of all those over …
Sound not only helps us communicate and hear the world around us but it also helps to boost our mood. When we hear sounds we love, such as the soothing sound of a babbling creek, the wind in the trees, or our favorite song, it can help us to feel relaxed and joyful as our dopamine level elevates. Dopamine is a …
Most people don’t think twice about the sticky substance which comes out of your ears. It rarely takes center stage unless you have an excess or a blockage. However, earwax plays an important role in the overall health of your auditory system. Let’s explore this sticky substance. There are amazing attributes of earwax that may surprise you! It’s Not Actually …