Have you ever heard a ringing or buzzing noise in one or both ears? Have you experienced moments when you can’t hear clearly after leaving a part, convert, or noisy dinner at a restaurant? These are signs of tinnitus which describes hearing a specific sound in the...
If you have hearing loss, you might have noticed that it can affect you at work. Each job is quite different when it comes to the necessity to hear in the workplace. Of course, jobs in customer service and other front-facing positions require quick and fluid...
Hearing loss can be caused by a range of factors including inner ear disorders. This includes meniere’s disease, a condition that can also contribute to balance issues and vertigo. Meniere’s disease, named after the French doctor who first discovered it in 1861,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...