Sure pumpkin spice is in the air, but it’s hard to deny that chocolate season is now upon us! Bags of Halloween candy line store shelves, National Chocolate Day is October 28th and Halloween is just the start of the holidays on the horizon. What you may not know is that indulging in this sweet,… Continue reading Indulge in this Sweet Treat for Hearing Health
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A New Method For Repairing Cells In The Inner Ear
Damage to the inner ear has numerous causes. Dizziness, oscillopsia, and unsteady gait are the usual signs of an inner ear disorder. If the portion of the inner ear associated with auditory processing is affected, an individual may also experience tinnitus. The sort and severity of vestibular disorder symptoms vary and can be difficult to… Continue reading A New Method For Repairing Cells In The Inner Ear
The Impact Of Biovariability In Hearing Loss
Like many people, you’ve probably found yourself in a situation or two where the noise level is high and your ears are completely unprotected. You may have fretted over the thought that your hearing may be exposed to damage, or you may have been very young and not had that thought at all. Previous Understanding… Continue reading The Impact Of Biovariability In Hearing Loss
The Mystery Of The Endolymphatic Sac
The endolymphatic sac is an irregular, complicated shaped bag like structure in the inner ear. It is involved in absorbing and secreting, and it takes part in the immune response. Although not entirely clear, theories suggest that the endolymphatic sac is involved in the development of Meniere’s disease leading to dizziness and hearing problems. Current… Continue reading The Mystery Of The Endolymphatic Sac
Hidden Occupational Hearing Risks
Many occupations can be detrimental to one’s hearing ability. In fact, hearing loss is the most common work-related injury. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 22 million Americans are exposed to high noise levels while they are at work, and an estimated $242 million is spent yearly on worker’s compensation for… Continue reading Hidden Occupational Hearing Risks
Helping Your Parent With Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is a challenge for anyone to manage. It is essential to understand that hearing loss does not just affect the person who is experiencing it but spouses, family members, and friends as well. Convincing someone with a hearing loss to seek help, especially a loved one, can also be a tremendous obstacle to… Continue reading Helping Your Parent With Hearing Loss
Helping Guests With Hearing Loss Fully Enjoy Your Wedding
With summer comes wedding season and many chances to gather together with friends and family in celebration. But celebrating may be difficult for some wedding goers who live with mild to moderate hearing loss. Social environments can pose enough of a challenge already, but weddings may be particularly frustrating because so many important words are… Continue reading Helping Guests With Hearing Loss Fully Enjoy Your Wedding
Improved Hearing Later Starts Early
When we think of noise induced hearing loss, we typically have the adult population in mind. Much of the literature and online information regarding this topic revolves around the same age population. A much-neglected area of discussion, however, is the risk of noise induced hearing loss at a young age. Traditionally educational programs around hearing loss… Continue reading Improved Hearing Later Starts Early
Surgery For Hearing Loss – Is It Right For You?
Many people who suffer from hearing loss wonder if there is a surgical solution to their problem. While there are a number of surgeries available to help people with hearing loss, these procedures are only appropriate for people with certain kinds of hearing loss. So, is corrective surgery appropriate for you? Well, it depends. Your… Continue reading Surgery For Hearing Loss – Is It Right For You?
The Impact Of Environmental Noises On Hearing Health
The opportunity to immerse yourself in total silence comes rarely these days. Even if one takes great lengths to eliminate environmental noise, there’s always something going on in the background. Just think of the variety of noises we expose ourselves to each day in the course of living our lives: barking dogs, lawn mowers, leaf… Continue reading The Impact Of Environmental Noises On Hearing Health