Hearing Loss and Heart Health – How the Two Go Hand in Hand

  It’s pretty incredible how our bodies function – certain symptoms in one area of our anatomy can often clue physicians into an underlying condition in a completely separate portion. The way each individual body part is designed to work within a larger whole can really remind us that our health affects more than just… Continue reading Hearing Loss and Heart Health – How the Two Go Hand in Hand

What Happens at a Professional Hearing Evaluation?

  If you have difficulty hearing, the time has probably come for a professional hearing evaluation by an audiologist. A hearing evaluation consists of an in-depth assessment of your hearing to determine the cause of hearing loss and to find the best treatment options. The assessment is comprehensive, and you will leave with valuable information.… Continue reading What Happens at a Professional Hearing Evaluation?

These 9 Questions Need Answering Before Leaving Your Hearing Evaluation

What are my current hearing abilities? You probably already have a good idea of what you can or can’t hear based on your daily experiences. A hearing professional should be able to explain any hearing changes you are going through and what the source is behind any hearing loss you may be experiencing. Establishing these… Continue reading These 9 Questions Need Answering Before Leaving Your Hearing Evaluation

6 Reasons Hearing Aids End Up In a Drawer (and why they shouldn’t)

Purchasing hearing aids is a financial investment, the purpose of which is to improve your  quality of life, both physically and emotionally. Therefore, when a hearing aids end up in the drawer, it amounts not only to a waste of money, but also means you’ve forfeited transforming your life for the better. Not to mention… Continue reading 6 Reasons Hearing Aids End Up In a Drawer (and why they shouldn’t)

Tips for Overcoming Tinnitus

What is tinnitus? Tinnitus is a ringing, buzzing, hissing, swishing, clicking, or other type of noise that seems to originate in the ear or head. Most of us will experience tinnitus or sounds in the ears at some time or another. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), tinnitus is… Continue reading Tips for Overcoming Tinnitus

What to Expect at a Pediatric Audiology Appointment

Healthy hearing is important at every stage of life, but of particular importance in early life. That is because the most important time for a child to learn language is in the first 3 years of life, when the brain is developing and maturing. Research suggests that children with hearing loss who get help early… Continue reading What to Expect at a Pediatric Audiology Appointment

3 Balance Disorders You Need to Know

  One of the most fascinating functions of the ear is the role it plays in maintaining balance. The intricate workings of the inner ear signal to the brain where our bodies are in space. Are we sitting, standing or lying down? Is our body moving? It’s the inner ear that knows. Unfortunately, this intriguing… Continue reading 3 Balance Disorders You Need to Know

Myth Busting: Hearing Aids

Hearing loss is one of the most under treated health issues for American adults today.  According to the Center for Hearing and Communication, 48 million Americans have a significant hearing loss, yet only 16% of physicians screen for hearing loss. With so few doctors actively screening for hearing health, it’s up to us to be… Continue reading Myth Busting: Hearing Aids

5 Best Accessories to Watch TV with Hearing Loss

  Are you dealing with hearing loss?  You’re not alone: millions of Americans now live with hearing impairment, tinnitus and similar hearing problems. but that doesn’t mean they have to give up the things they love. That includes watching TV. These days there are so many options to help you watch and listen to your… Continue reading 5 Best Accessories to Watch TV with Hearing Loss

Be Good to Your Heart and Your Hearing Will Thank You

“Listen to your heart.” This timeless phrase could also read “ take care of your heart, so you will be able to hear.” There is a distinct connection between your ability to hear and your cardiovascular health. Be aware that every step you take for heart wellness also benefits your hearing health. Good cardiovascular health… Continue reading Be Good to Your Heart and Your Hearing Will Thank You