Tinnitus and its impact on working memory and cognitive load

By: Dr. Matthew Seldine Individuals who experience tinnitus may or may not have hearing loss. There are many cases where normal- or near-normal hearing individuals experience the perception known as tinnitus. For these individuals the perception of tinnitus commonly results in an increased subjective hearing impairment that cannot always be explained by the conventional audiometric… Continue reading Tinnitus and its impact on working memory and cognitive load

Ring in the New Year with Resolutions for Better Hearing and Brain Health!

By Dr. Nimet AdamMany patients ask how can I maintain the hearing that I have and keep it from progressively getting worst? Here are my top 10 tips for optimizing hearing and brain health. Wear your hearing aids regularly and for a minimum of 12 hours a day. Your brain needs sound and if you… Continue reading Ring in the New Year with Resolutions for Better Hearing and Brain Health!

Overly Tired? It Could Be Due to Hearing Loss

Have you felt overly tired lately? It might not be the shorter daylight hours or busy holiday season that are to blame. Your fatigued feeling might be due to hearing loss. Now, you might be skeptical at first that hearing loss could cause real fatigue. After all, isn’t hearing something you do automatically and constantly,… Continue reading Overly Tired? It Could Be Due to Hearing Loss