Did you know that the ears play a major role in how we maintain our balance? The vestibular system is the sensory system that manages balance and motion. Fun fact: it is housed in the inner ear. Various factors can affect this system, resulting in balance disorders...
The New Year is a great opportunity to set and commit to health goals. This includes your hearing health which often goes unnoticed. Hearing loss is one of the most common medical conditions that people deal with today. Currently impacting an estimated 48 million...
Hearing loss can have profound effects that impact all aspects of life. Strained communication caused by hearing loss symptoms can take a toll on relationships, social life, work performance, and overall health. This multifaceted impact has associated costs that...
If you have recently gotten new hearing aids or will be soon, you likely have several questions. It is important to know what you can expect with new hearing aids. Learning about the best ways to maintain your device and maximize use not only supports your hearing but...
Diabetes is a disease in which your blood glucose, blood sugar levels, and levels are too high. It affects over 30 million individuals in the United States. Approximately 90% of persons with this disease have type 2, which means their bodies don’t create or use...
Less than 1% of people in the U.S. live until 100 and beyond. But research finds that people who do, are typically sharp and mentally healthy. Researchers refer to this group of people as cognitive super agers – aging adults (over 70 years old) who have the...
Studies show that osteoporosis increases the risk of developing hearing loss. Impacting an estimated 48 million people, hearing loss is the third most common chronic condition that people experience today. Impaired hearing reduces the capacity to detect and process...
This month is a great reminder to prioritize your hearing health! Hearing loss is the third most common chronic medical condition that people experience today. Learn about the ways you can reduce your risk and protect your hearing health! Loud Noise &...
Have you been struggling with congestion or noisy breathing? There are many causes for this but one of the most common is a deviated septum. A deviated septum happens when the thin wall between your nasal passages is pushed to one side. Sometimes this condition is...
One of the causes of hearing challenges is viral infections. Various viruses can produce inflammation that damages components in the inner ear which are critical for processing sound as well as lead to a bacterial (or fungal) infection that causes hearing loss. During...