Earplugs can often be a simple and effective way to fall asleep at night if you are being kept awake by disruptive noises. Noises that might be interfering with your ability to get a good night’s sleep can be decreased or completely blocked out by using a pair of earplugs at night. With a variety […]
We can expect some specific health changes as our family members get older. Hearing loss is one of the most predominant of these health issues. Around one out of three people aged 65 to 74 deals with some degree of hearing loss as reported by the National Institute of Health. This number goes up considerably […]
Most people think that as they get older hearing loss will be inescapable. In reality, damage from repeated exposure to loud noise is also a leading factor. Irreversible hearing loss accumulates with each exposure to noises like lawnmowers, overly loud earbuds, and concerts. Preventable hearing loss is not confined to adults either, we’re seeing more […]
Tinnitus is a really common medical condition. Something like 20 million individuals regularly suffer from chronic tinnitus so severe that it becomes burdensome. This does not even reference the more common forms of tinnitus, which for most individuals can come and go without causing a huge impact on their quality of life. When you hear […]
Even slight hearing loss can considerably impact everyday life, affecting interactions with friends, family, and colleagues, as well as complicating regular activities like grocery shopping. However, the introduction of well-calibrated hearing aids can result in transformative changes. Top ten reasons to invest in hearing aids Although enhancing hearing is the obvious and primary benefit of […]
It might seem as though the causes of noise-related hearing loss are functionally well-established. After all, the name itself indicates a fairly straightforward cause-and-effect relationship. Our basic understanding is that irreversible hearing damage is caused by exposure to overly loud sound over a long period of time. And while that’s relevant, the mechanisms underpinning that […]
Experiencing an itch in your inner ear can be extremely uncomfortable and distracting. Before you put your finger or an object into your ear attempting to scratch the itch, you need to be aware of the underlying cause. Identifying the root cause of your ear itch will help you determine the safest and most effective […]
Everybody loves the idea of a miracle cure that helps you live longer. In fact, a quick internet search will probably return thousands of such miracle cures (if not more), each promising to help you have a longer life thanks to one simple trick. Pretty much all of these so-called cures have no medical basis […]
If you haven’t had a hearing exam since your grade school days, you’re not the only one, it’s often not part of a routine adult physical, and, unfortunately, we tend to treat hearing reactively rather than proactively. The good news: Hearing exams are simple, painless, and provide a wealth of insight to professional hearing specialists, […]
In our younger days, food choices usually were all about taste and instant gratification, with very little consideration for long-term health ramifications. 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, according to […]
