Is This Tinnitus? Almost one in six Americans suffers from tinnitus, a persistent perception of sound that is not really present in their environment. That is 50 million people. This sound is frequently described as “ringing in their ears” but …
Hearing Aids Can Help Prevent Single-sided Hearing Loss
Facts about Hearing Loss Hearing loss affects many more Americans than a lot of people may realize. You can not look at someone and know that they are dealing with it. And oftentimes it takes a while for those who …
Connecting People | May is Better Hearing and Speech Month!
Do people around you seem to mumble? It can be frustrating to have to ask people to repeat themselves time and time again. However, if this problem seems to be happening to your more and more often then it may …
The Role of Ears in the Balance System
How Common is Hearing Loss? Studies estimate that disabling hearing loss affects around 13% of the US population over the age of 18. There are a myriad of causes ranging from congenital malformation to professional or recreational exposure to dangerous …
Hearing Loss & Vertigo: All About Meniere’s Disease
If you are suffering from dizziness or vertigo, it may mean many things such as migraines, or issues with the inner ear, brain, or sensory nerve pathways. It may also be a sign of Meniere’s disease a rare disorder of …
How to Prevent Swimmer’s Ear
It’s almost outdoor swimming season again and that mean dips in lakes, bathing in streams, and splashing in pools. Some of us may even be lucky enough to swim in the ocean and frolic in the waves. However, with the …
A Link Between Hearing Loss & Osteoporosis
As we age it seems that our bodies require much more screening than when we were younger. For instance, osteoporosis often goes undiagnosed until an unexpected and mild fall leaves behind a significant break in the wrist, spine, or even …
New Study Shows Link Between COVID-19, Hearing Loss & Tinnitus
Since the introduction of the COVID-19 virus in early 2020, we have been scrambling to learn about the lasting effects on our bodies and as a society. This is especially of concern when trying to predict who and how people …
Watch Out for Dangerous Decibels in Exercise Classes
Do you work out regularly? Health experts agree that regular cardiovascular exercise can improve heart health, blood pressure, and mood as well as lower your risk for diabetes, and Alzheimer’s disease. However, those who exercise in the US are rather …
The World Health Organization Estimates 2.5 Billion with Hearing Loss by 2050
If you are living with hearing loss, you are not alone. The World Health Organization projects that there are currently an estimated 1.5 billion people living with hearing loss worldwide. The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NICDC) projects that …