Taking Care of Your Hearing and Vision Slows Cognitive Decline by 50-75%
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...
Hearing Loss Patients at Higher Risk of Hospital Readmission
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...
This November, Test Your Hearing in Honor of American Diabetes Month
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...
Chronic Tinnitus, Anxiety & Depression
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...
Working with Hearing Loss
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...
More on Meniere’s Disease
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,...
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...