June is Brain Awareness Month. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, “Worldwide, there are an estimated 47 million people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, and without a change, these numbers are expected to grow to 76 million by 2030.” Hearing loss is estimated to account for 8% of dementia cases. This means that hearing loss… Continue reading Retain Your Mind
Film Review of CODA by a CODA
Before watching CODA, I had to look up what the acronym CODA stood for: Child Of a Deaf Parent. The irony of looking up an identifier that applies to yourself was not lost on me. It’s so weird to learn about something that applies to you so late in life. However, because deaf people are… Continue reading Film Review of CODA by a CODA
How Head Injuries Can Affect Your Hearing and Balance
Have you ever had a head injury? You may know that a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can cause symptoms like memory loss, confusion, and headaches. However, a head injury can affect your hearing and balance as well. How does a traumatic brain injury affect your hearing and balance? The force of a traumatic brain injury… Continue reading How Head Injuries Can Affect Your Hearing and Balance
How Head Injuries Can Affect Your Hearing and Balance
Have you ever had a head injury? You may know that a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can cause symptoms like memory loss, confusion, and headaches. However, a head injury can affect your hearing and balance as well. How does a traumatic brain injury affect your hearing and balance? The force of a traumatic brain injury… Continue reading How Head Injuries Can Affect Your Hearing and Balance
How Head Injuries Can Affect Your Hearing and Balance
Have you ever had a head injury? You may know that a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can cause symptoms like memory loss, confusion, and headaches. However, a head injury can affect your hearing and balance as well. How does a traumatic brain injury affect your hearing and balance? The force of a traumatic brain injury… Continue reading How Head Injuries Can Affect Your Hearing and Balance
How Head Injuries Can Affect Your Hearing and Balance
Have you ever had a head injury? You may know that a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can cause symptoms like memory loss, confusion, and headaches. However, a head injury can affect your hearing and balance as well. How does a traumatic brain injury affect your hearing and balance? The force of a traumatic brain injury… Continue reading How Head Injuries Can Affect Your Hearing and Balance
How Head Injuries Can Affect Your Hearing and Balance
Have you ever had a head injury? You may know that a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can cause symptoms like memory loss, confusion, and headaches. However, a head injury can affect your hearing and balance as well. How does a traumatic brain injury affect your hearing and balance? The force of a traumatic brain injury… Continue reading How Head Injuries Can Affect Your Hearing and Balance
Is There a Connection Between Allergies and Sinus Infections?
More than 50 million Americans experience allergies of some type every year, and it is estimated that 31 million Americans have sinusitis (sinus infection). It is clear that both conditions are very common. So, is there a connection between allergies and sinus infections? Yes—and here’s how it works. What are sinus infections? A sinus infection… Continue reading Is There a Connection Between Allergies and Sinus Infections?
How Head Injuries Can Affect Your Hearing and Balance
Have you ever had a head injury? You may know that a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can cause symptoms like memory loss, confusion, and headaches. However, a head injury can affect your hearing and balance as well. How does a traumatic brain injury affect your hearing and balance? The force of a traumatic brain injury… Continue reading How Head Injuries Can Affect Your Hearing and Balance
How Head Injuries Can Affect Your Hearing and Balance
Have you ever had a head injury? You may know that a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can cause symptoms like memory loss, confusion, and headaches. However, a head injury can affect your hearing and balance as well. How does a traumatic brain injury affect your hearing and balance? The force of a traumatic brain injury… Continue reading How Head Injuries Can Affect Your Hearing and Balance