The Role of Ears in the Balance System
Did you know that the ears play a major role in how we maintain balance? The vestibular system is the sensory system for balance. This system includes constantly detecting and communicating information about position, spatial orientation, and movement to the brain....
Hearing Loss & Traumatic Brain Injury: Is There A Connection?
There are several factors that can contribute to the development of hearing loss. This includes traumatic brain injuries (TBI), the most severe type of head injury. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as many as 3 million head injuries...
Swallowing Disorders: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments
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...
Add Improved Hearing To Your New Year’s Health Goals!
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...
Why Are Sinus Problems Worse in Winter?
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...
Scratchy Throat: Allergies or COVID?
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...
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...