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by: Fran Springer If you are wondering how your cardiovascular health and hearing are linked, the answer is circulation. Cardiovascular disease is a disease of the heart and blood vessels. The inner ear is extremely sensitive to blood flow. If blood flow is inadequate, interrupted or the vessels suffer a trauma, the result can be… Continue reading The Heart and Hearing Connection

by:  Dr. Arthur Zinaman Background noise, ambient noise, reverberation, many conversations at once, chatter, babble, murmur…  whatever you wish to label it, competing sound interferes with the clarity and understanding speech.  Most people experience this occurring in busy restaurants, parties, gatherings, and other social situations where there is a crowd. Here is the typical scenario;… Continue reading The World is a Noisy Place!

By: A. DiMario Hearing loss doesn’t cause balance disorders on its own, however problems with the inner ear that are responsible for hearing may also disrupt your vestibular system.  There seems to be little doubt that hearing loss, tinnitus, and imbalance are related to inner ear problems. Unfortunately, research has not determined the exact nature… Continue reading Does Hearing Loss Cause Balance Disorders?

Dr. Arthur Zinaman Recently I’ve been reading about people throughout the U.S. using homeopathic means to cure,  just about anything!  Oils, herbs, flowers, creams, a virtual supermarket full of ‘treatments’ in a bottle.  One article caught my attention which claims for hearing loss cure was touted.  A cure for hearing loss?!  Wait, let me get… Continue reading Herbs, Oils and Hearing

By: Fran Springer Diabetes and hearing loss are two of America’s most widespread health concerns. In an article by the American Diabetes Association, nearly 30 million people in the U.S. have diabetes, and an estimated 34.5 million have some type of hearing loss. A recent study found that hearing loss is twice as common in… Continue reading Diabetes and Hearing Loss

By: Dr. Nimet Adam Myth 1 Cochlear implants are suitable for individuals with profound hearing impairment only The criteria for eligibility for cochlear implants have expanded to include individuals with moderate to severe hearing loss. This is due to improvements in cochlear implant technology and surgical procedures. If a patient can no longer benefit from… Continue reading Five Myths About Cochlear Implants

By: Dr. Arthur Zinaman Read this next line carefully: hearing loss has been linked to decreased mental health, specifically dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.  This new information indicates that better hearing, possibly achieved with hearing aids, may actually help your body stave off debilating brain disease. Whether hearing loss is a symptom of dementia or a… Continue reading Keep Your Brain Stimulated

By: Matthew Seldine, AuD If you feel concerned about balance issues for yourself or that of a loved one, contact Hearing Partners of South Florida. Remember, September is host to Balance Awareness Week, so what better time than now to seek help for your balance concerns? Self Quiz for Dizziness or Balance Problems To help… Continue reading Self Quiz for Dizziness or Balance Issues

By Matthew Seldine, AuD Did you know that September is host to Balance Awareness Week? At Hearing Partners of South Florida, we specialize in hearing and balance disorders. This blog will help you understand the processes in maintaining your balance. Healthy balance requires a complex interaction of processes within the brain and body working together. This… Continue reading Maintaining BALANCE in your Life