For those who need convincing that hearing aids are worth the investment, today’s hearing statistic is one data point among many that should help convince you they are. A recent investigation on hea...Read More
Category: Hearing Loss
Link Between Hearing Loss & High Blood Pressure
According to statistics provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 75 million American adults have high blood pressure; that is approximately 1 in every 3 adults. Furthermore, 1...Read More
How Best to Handle Hearing Loss at Family Gatherings
The holidays are almost here, and this time of the year is great for connecting with family and friends. Don’t let your hearing loss get in the way of making the most of your holiday get together. F...Read More
Why Tinnitus Might Also Mean Hearing Loss
Tinnitus is an annoying condition for those afflicted with it. It is the perception of sound in the absence of an external sound source, often described as a ringing, buzzing, roaring, chirping, or hi...Read More
Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSHL): What You Should Know
Suddenly losing most or all of your hearing should be treated as a medical emergency. So if this happens to you or someone you know (especially if accompanied by tinnitus, dizziness or vertigo symptom...Read More
“Why Can’t I Hear Well in the Car?”
Patients often ask some version of the following: “I can’t hear the kids/grandkids in the backseat when we’re in the car. They’re trying to tell me about their day or ask me questions, but all...Read More
Genetics & Hearing Loss: What You Should Know
There are many possible factors that can contribute to hearing loss, including both genetic and environmental ones. Genes carry instructions for our cells, telling them how to grow and how to function...Read More
Is There a Difference Between Hearing Loss & Deafness?
Did you know that according to the World Health Organization (WHO), 5% of the world’s population has some form of hearing loss? (source) Medical professionals describe someone as having hearing lo...Read More
Video Conferencing Tips for People with Hearing Loss
During the COVID-19 pandemic, most of us, including those with hearing loss, are now working, attending school, and otherwise spending the majority of free time “quarantined” at home. Because of t...Read More
Can Lupus Cause Hearing Loss?
Did you know that hearing loss may impact approximately 30% of people living with lupus? Yes, hearing loss is a symptom of lupus as well as other autoimmune diseases – most commonly found in mid...Read More
