Tinnitus, commonly described as a buzzing, or ringing in the ears, can affect people of all ages. This phantom sound can be intermittent or constant and ranges from a mild nuisance to a debilitating condition. While there currently is no …
The Link Between Smoking and Hearing Loss: What You Need to Know
It’s no secret that quitting smoking offers a multitude of health benefits, from reducing the risk of heart disease and cancer to improving lung function. However, there’s another compelling reason to add to that list – preserving your hearing. Did …
This November, Test Your Hearing in Honor of American Diabetes Month
Diabetes is a serious condition affecting an estimated 37 million people in the US. Even more alarming are the 88 million United States citizens who have elevated blood glucose levels to be considered to have pre-diabetes. One in five with …
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 …
Know Alzheimer’s Disease: Treat Hearing Loss in September during World Alzheimer’s Month
Alzheimer’s disease is a type of cognitive decline that causes memory loss and confusion. There appears to be a shroud of misunderstanding, misinterpretation, and even shame around Alzheimer’s disease and other kinds of dementia beyond this knowledge. September has been …
Studies Show that COVID19 Can Affect Tinnitus
Over the past year and a half, we have learned a lot about the COVID-19 coronavirus. Whereas the earliest days of the virus spreading were full of questions about transmission, symptoms, and cures, we now know much more about how …
November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
As we approach the holiday season, connections with our family members may be at the forefront of our minds. Buying gifts, preparing food, and planning travel are all ways that we get ready to connect with our families at the …
Staying Active with Alzheimer’s Disease
If you or a loved one has dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease, then September is the month for you! For the past several years, Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) has celebrated September as World Alzheimer’s Month, a time to raise awareness about …
Early Hearing Loss and dementia
Loud, repetitive sounds can lead to hearing loss, yet we think nothing about standing in the front row of a concert by the speakers or listening to loud music on headphones. But these activities may affect the body in ways …