Tuning Into the Sounds of Spring Can you hear spring? Birds singing, rain falling and the wind rustling the new leaves on the trees… If you can’t hear those sounds, you may have hearing loss, and that means you’re missing out on the sounds of spring. But how do you know if you’re missing out? After all, the last time … Read More
How Hearing Impacts Balance
How Hearing Loss Can Affect Your Balance According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than one out of four older people falls each year, and falling once doubles your chances of falling again. A number of conditions can lead to falls—from vitamin D deficiency to vision problems to trip hazards like throw rugs. But a recent study has found … Read More
The Perfect Partnership—Hearing and Vision
How Hearing and Vision Work Together for Total Wellness Though most of us might not consciously think about it, our hearing and our vision constantly are working in concert to help us communicate and navigate the world around us. Hearing and the auditory system Our auditory system is responsible for our hearing and can be divided into two main sections: … Read More
Tinnitus Awareness Week
Raising Awareness During Tinnitus Awareness Week Tinnitus awareness week is March 7-13, but If you experience a constant ringing, buzzing or sound in your ears, tinnitus is probably something you don’t need to be reminded of. In fact, according to the American Tinnitus Association, nearly 50 million Americans experience tinnitus to some degree. Approximately 20 million people have what’s called … Read More
Recognizing World Hearing Day
Celebrating World Hearing Day: Why It Matters March 3 is World Hearing Day, a day recognizing how widespread hearing loss is not just in the United States, but across the world. This year’s recognition focuses on preventing hearing loss in adolescents and young adults, highlighting the need for safe listening practices and use of hearing protection when appropriate. According to … Read More
Disposable vs. Rechargable Hearing Aid Batteries
If you’re thinking about purchasing hearing aids, you also may be considering rechargeables, one of the latest innovations in the industry. While many consumers think they would prefer rechargeable to disposable batteries, there are lots of factors to consider when making this choice. Here are some of the key issues to keep in mind. About Rechargeables In the big scheme … Read More
Do You Have Diabetes? You May be at Risk for Hearing Loss
Two of the most common health problems in an aging population are diabetes and hearing loss. Individuals with diabetes have twice the incidence of hearing loss compared to those without diabetes and those with prediabetes have a 30% higher rate of hearing loss. In fact, the World Health Organization reports that the worldwide prevalence of disabling hearing loss affects 466 … Read More
What Goes into Good Balance?
Understanding the Science of Balance Most of us don’t have a problem with our balance. We roll over in bed, get up in the middle of the night and can easily walk to the bathroom without giving it a second thought. But what if that simple task wasn’t so simple? What if getting out of bed caused you to become … Read More
Why You Need an Audiologist in Your Corner
Why Every Patient Needs an Audiologist on Their Side The world of hearing aids is about to become even more complicated, so the hearing professional you have in your corner can make a world of difference in how well you navigate the important choices that can help you hear your best. Why are things about to become more complicated? That’s … Read More
Studies Show COVID-19 May Affect Hearing and Balance
How COVID-19 May Impact Hearing and Balance As we continue to learn to live with the SARS-COV-2, or the COVID-19 virus, much more is being learned about how the illness affects the human body. Since the early days of the pandemic, it was noted that individuals with the virus often lost their sense of taste and/or smell. But it seems … Read More
