When you most people think about hearing loss they imagine how it can make it a bit harder to communicate—however the truth is that aside from communication issue, living with undiagnosed or untreated hearing loss can be Living with hearing loss can be quite...
There are a variety of strategies and ways of communicating that are especially important for people with hearing loss. Over 48 million people, nearly 1 in 6, live with some degree of impaired hearing. With an estimated 60% of the workforce experiencing some hearing...
As Spring approaches, many of us are increasingly excited about the sun and warmer temperatures. But the changing of seasons also means an increase of pollen and mold in the environment, activating springtime allergies. Allergies are the most common type of health...
It’s the cold time of year and also the time when we are at the highest risk for a sinus infection. If you’ve ever had a sinus infection before you know how painful and uncomfortable, they can be. A sinus infection, also known as sinusitis, causes stuffy, painful...
The medical term for earwax is cerumen. Earwax begins as a mix of fatty secretions from the sebaceous and sweat glands within the outer ear canal. A lot of people find earwax disgusting. It’s a sticky and unsightly body fluid. However, the right amount of earwax is...
Now that cold and flu season is in full swing you may be trying to figure out some of the best ways to avoid a runny nose. One of the easiest ways to get through a cold season with a clear nose is to sleep. People who sleep fewer than five or six hours a night are...
