All About Meniere’s Disease
You might have heard that balance was maintained in the ears, but what exactly does that mean? How do we use our ears to balance the precarious human structure of the upright homo sapiens? Some of the clues to how the ears help maintain balance can be seen in balance...
How to Prevent Swimmers Ear
Living an active lifestyle is a great way to stay healthy, fit, and energetic. Particularly during the summer months, you might find yourself enjoying water sports and swimming as recreational activities. Others of us enjoy swimming for exercise, and indoor pools are...
Osteoporosis and Hearing Loss
When we think about hearing loss, bone health is likely the last thing to come to mind. What could the musculoskeletal system have to do with hearing? A recent study discovered a surprising link between seemingly separate functions of the body. These findings not only...
Why You Should Schedule a Hearing Test for World Alzheimer’s Month
Did you know that September is World Alzheimer’s Month? Launched in 2012, this global campaign centerns awareness and advocacy for dementia. Dementia encompasses numerous medical conditions that affect brain health. This includes vascular, Parkinson’s,...
Understanding Hearing Loss Treatment
You made a positive and important decision about the wellness of your hearing. Time has now come to get prepared for your appointment! The following questions will help you reap the most benefit from your visit to your hearing health professional: How serious is it...
Nonverbal Cues to Help You in Meetings
There are a variety of strategies and ways of communicating that are especially important for people with hearing loss. Over 48 million people, nearly 1 in 6, live with some degree of impaired hearing. With an estimated 60% of the workforce experiencing some hearing...
A Link Between Hearing Loss and Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder that produces chronic inflammation in the joints. RA occurs when the body’s immune system attacks healthy cells, resulting in inflammation that typically attacks specific areas. The joints that are most impacted by...
Patients With Untreated Hearing Loss Incur Higher Health Care Costs Over Time
Impacting over 48 million people, hearing loss is one of the most common health conditions people live with today. Even though it is pervasive, hearing loss still remains widely undertreated. The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)...