New Study Shows Link Between COVID-19, Hearing Loss & Tinnitus
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...
Know Alzheimer’s Disease: Treat Hearing Loss in September during World Alzheimer’s Month
Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative brain disease, characterized by memory loss and decreases in social and physical functioning over time. Discovered in 1906 by Alois Alzheimer, this is the most common form of dementia, affecting over 50 million people...
A Link Between Alcohol & Sleep Issues
People are often familiar with the impact of alcohol on their sleep: disrupted sleep, waking up early, not as restful etc. Higher intake of alcohol is linked to a reduced quality of sleep which can produce or worsen sleep issues. Alcohol is categorized as a central...
Why Does My Nose Run When I Exercise?
If you exercise outdoors, you have likely noticed that it is easy and common to experience a runny nose. This occurs when the walls in the nose are inflamed and this swelling of the mucus membrane causes symptoms that include: runny nose, congestion, and watery eyes....