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Dr. Brandi R. Shepard’s goal is to ensure patients have direct access to resources. Here are some helpful links when learning more about your audiology care. What is a Doctor of Audiology? Anatomy of the Ear Types of Hearing Loss What is Tinnitus? Hearing or Understanding?

There’s a lot of information out there about hearing loss. In fact, there’s so much, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. What’s true and what’s not? As hearing care professionals, it’s our job to give you the knowledge you need to make the right decisions about your hearing health. Today we’re going to take a closer… Continue reading Hearing Loss: Fact vs. Fiction

Did you know there’s a relationship between untreated hearing loss and accelerated cognitive decline? It’s true. Keeping up with your hearing health is just as important as keeping up with your physical health, your vision, your dental health – really, your overall health. Here’s why good hearing is tied to good thinking. The link between… Continue reading Cognitive Decline and Hearing Loss: What’s the Connection?

When it comes to your health, early intervention is best. This seems apparent for health conditions like cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and more. It is obvious to most people that it is better to treat these conditions early rather than when they have become severe and have had a greater effect on your body and… Continue reading Recent Study Highlights the Importance of Early Intervention for Hearing Loss

Do you have auditory sensitivity? Auditory sensitivity, or hyperacusis, occurs when a person is overly sensitive to sounds. The most common cause of hyperacusis is damage to the inner ear due to aging or exposure to loud noise. For the most part, individuals with auditory sensitivity have been told there is not much that can… Continue reading New Study Shows Promise for Helping Individuals with Auditory Sensitivity

If you have hearing loss, your hearing specialist might recommend hearing aids. Hearing aids are devices that help you hear speech and other sounds that you otherwise could not hear clearly. While the idea of using hearing aids might seem straightforward, there are several common mistakes people make when using hearing aids. This is especially… Continue reading 4 Common Mistakes Made by Hearing Aid Users

When you think about factors in your life that cause stress, you might think of some of the obvious answers: your job, family responsibilities, or current events. However, did you know that hearing loss can cause stress too? Here is how hearing loss and stress are connected. The Connection between Hearing Loss and Stress Untreated… Continue reading Can Treating Hearing Loss Reduce Stress? You May Be Surprised By The Answer

If you suspect your hearing has gotten worse, or if you have recently been diagnosed with hearing loss, you may be feeling anxious. Anxiety, which is a persistent heightened state of alert, is normal with any stressful situation, including those related to your health and wellbeing. However, when normal anxiety becomes long-lasting and invasive, it… Continue reading What Is the Connection Between Hearing Loss and Anxiety?

For many people, your hearing is a part of your health that you take for granted—until you notice a problem. If you experience hearing loss or another issue with your hearing, such as tinnitus, you understand that hearing is an important part of your overall health. Your hearing plays into your well-being and quality of… Continue reading Getting Your Hearing Checked Can Improve Your Mood. Here’s Why.

Have you ever had something stuck in your ear? Part of a cotton swab is probably the most common thing to get stuck in an ear. However, people have had bugs, beads, batteries, and other foreign objects stuck in their ears. In most cases, you will feel pain, discomfort, pressure, or itchiness in your ear… Continue reading What to Do If an Object Is Stuck in Your Ear