Swallowing is an essential process that is integral to nutrition and hydration. Difficulties with swallowing is known as dysphagia which can impact everyday life in significant ways. Swallowing disorders can contribute to health issues, social withdrawal, and affect...
Hearing health is an often under-recognized facet of overall health and wellness. But hearing loss is the third most pervasive health condition people live with today, impacting over 48 million (1 in 6) people. Being proactive about your hearing health is a great way...
Winter months means cold weather and for many, it also means sinus issues. Over 30 million people experience sinusitis, inflammation of the sinuses, which is 12% of adults. We often associate the Winter with experiencing the common cold, flu, and various symptoms like...
According to the CDC, over 60 million people experience allergies. Allergy symptoms include runny nose, coughing, sneezing, scratchy throat and more. These symptoms wouldn’t typically cause too much concern and would easily be attributable to allergies. But because of...
Did you know that hearing, vision, and brain health are all connected? Studies show that taking care of your hearing and vision slows cognitive decline by 50-75%! Link Between Hearing Loss & Cognitive Decline Cognitive decline is the key characteristic of...
Did you know that people with hearing loss can experience a higher risk of being readmitted into the hospital? Nearly 1 in 8 people live with some degree of hearing loss which is a chronic medical condition that reduces capacity to hear and process speech as well as...
Did you know that people with diabetes can be more likely to develop hearing loss? Studies show that people with diabetes can be more than twice as likely to experience hearing loss. This November is American Diabetes Month which is a great invitation to prioritize...
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,...
