As you might already know, extra weight is not a good thing for our health. However, did you know that being overweight can lead to conditions that can negatively impact your hearing? A recent study s...Read More
Category: Hearing Loss
Summer Concerts and Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
Summer is here, and there are may recreational activities that can put you at risk of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). One in particular that we’d like to discuss is attending “loud” concerts....Read More
The Link between Fatigue and Hearing Loss
Have you been feeling more tired and fatigued lately? There could be a connection between your fatigue and hearing loss. If you are feeling exhausted all the time or feel low on energy but can’t fig...Read More
How Untreated Hearing Loss Can Lead to Increased Healthcare Costs
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
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