Tinnitus is a really prevalent medical condition. Tinnitus can become so overwhelming that it becomes a burden to live with for around 20 million people around the world. This does not even count the more common types of tinnitus, which for most individuals can come and go without causing a major impact on their quality […]
Even slight hearing loss can significantly impact daily life, affecting interactions with friends, family members, and co-workers, as well as complicating routine activities such as grocery shopping. However, the introduction of well-calibrated hearing aids can result in transformative changes. Top ten reasons to get hearing aids While the primary benefit of hearing aids is obvious, […]
The underlying basis of noise-related hearing loss may seem well-founded. After all, the name itself suggests a fairly straightforward cause-and-effect relationship. Our basic understanding is that permanent hearing damage is caused by exposure to overly loud noise over a long period of time. Though we’ve known this for some time now, we haven’t completely understood […]
Experiencing an itch in your inner ear can be highly uncomfortable and distracting. While your instinct may tempt you to use your finger or a small object to scratch the itch, it is critical to understand the underlying cause first. Pinpointing the root cause of your ear itch will help you figure out the safest […]
Everybody loves the idea of a miracle cure that helps increase your lifespan. In fact, a quick internet search will likely return thousands of such miracle cures (if not more), each promising to help you have a longer life if you employ one simple trick. The healthcare community doesn’t back the vast majority of these […]
If you haven’t had your hearing tested since your grade school days, you’re not alone, it’s usually not part of a routine adult physical, and, unfortunately, we tend to treat hearing reactively instead of proactively. The good news: Hearing tests are easy, painless, and provide a wealth of insight to professional hearing specialists, both for […]
When we were younger, we frequently disregarded the long-term health repercussions of what we ate, we were more interested in taste and instant gratification. But as we become adults we start to become aware of how what we eat can impact our health and overall well-being. One surprising way poor nutrition can have negative consequences, […]
From sporting events to family get-togethers to fireworks displays to motorcycle rides, summer is filled with fun activities. Most of these activities are completely safe and healthy, but some do come with a risk of noise-related hearing loss. Over time, the loud noises that come with some of these activities can cause irreversible hearing damage. […]
Love of the open road and the thrill of speed top the list of reasons why people love riding motorcycles. But this exciting hobby comes at a high risk of irreversible hearing damage for people who ride a lot. An in depth study done by a notable German automobile association in collaboration with a manufacturer […]
You scheduled a hearing exam but you’re so busy it’s reasonable that you would have forgotten about it. It’s a good thing you got a text from the clinic reminding you in time for you to get ready. But what kind of preparation should you do? While it may not require an all-night study session […]