Difficulties with Communication Could Signal a Hearing Loss
If you feel like you’ve been struggling to keep up with conversations recently or you frequently miss parts of what others are saying, this could indicate changes in your hearing health. Difficulties with communication is a common sign of hearing loss, a chronic...
Connecting People: May is Better Hearing and Speech Month
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month! You may be wondering what that means and we are excited to share. Organized by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, this campaign focuses on raising awareness about hearing loss – the third most common...
To Hear For Life, Listen with Care: World Health Org Announces International Safe Listening Standards
Loud noise exposure is one of the most common causes of hearing loss. The World Health Organization estimates that over 1 billion people globally, ages 12-35, are at increased risk of developing noise induced hearing loss. This is due to excessive exposure to loud...
A Link Between Gout & Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is one of the most prevalent health conditions that people experience today. In fact, over 48 million people have some degree of impaired hearing. Extensive research shows that numerous health conditions are correlated, or can be linked, with hearing loss...
What Happens When We Sleep
An estimated 35% of adults receive less than the recommended amount of sleep per night which is 7-9 hours. Additionally, 50 to 70 million adults have a sleep disorder – insomnia and sleep apnea being the most common. You have likely experienced the effects of...
Preparing for Spring Allergy Season
As Spring approaches, many of us are increasingly excited about the sun and warmer temperatures. But the changing of seasons also means an increase of pollen and mold in the environment, activating springtime allergies. Allergies are the most common type of health...
Myths about Hearing Aids
There are numerous myths about hearing aids. These misconceptions often contribute to a delay in seeking treatment for hearing loss. It takes an average of 7 years for people to address the changes they experience to their hearing health from the onset of symptoms. ...
Can Adults Get Tonsillectomies?
Though tonsil removal is more common among kids and teenagers, adults can experience issues with their tonsils as well. A tonsillectomy is the removal of the tonsils which are a pair of glands in the back of the throat. These small glands are an important part of the...