Barbecues, parades and fireworks are all of part of what makes summer special around here. That great American tradition, fireworks, can cause permanent hearing damage. We say damage, because that’s exactly what happens to the tiny cells in our inner ears when exposed to loud noises. We have a finite number of cells in our…
Hearing loss is usually gradual and is first noticed by things like the TV volume turned up loud or frequently asking people to repeat themselves. The hearing difficulties lead to frequent miscommunication. In the workplace effective communication with coworkers and customers is crucial to the success of the organization. Quite frankly, poor hearing impacts our…
When You Get Your Hearing Checked Depends on More Than Your Age While aging is one of the leading causes of hearing loss, there are several other factors that may indicate it’s time to see your hearing care provider. All ages can be screened for hearing loss. Newborns are now routinely tested before they leave…
The colder months inevitably carry with them an increased risk of contracting the flu, a common ailment that can have an unexpected impact on your hearing health. At one time or another, we all come down with the flu. The congestion, the mental fog, the nagging cough — you can vividly imagine each of these…
Feeling Stressed?!?! April is National Stress Awareness Month – and as your hearing consultants we feel it’s only fitting that we should educate you on the impact hearing loss has on you stress levels. Anyone with hearing loss will tell you how stressful it can be to try to enjoy a social setting, and background…
Hearing Loss is the third highest chronic disease state in the United States, following hypertension and arthritis yet only 20% of those individuals who might benefit from treatment actually seek help. Most tend to delay treatment until they cannot communicate – even in the best of listening situations. On average, hearing aid users wait over…
While you can’t hear a blood glucose imbalance, it can impact your ability to hear. An NIH study showed a strong and consistent link between hearing impairment and diabetes. In fact, if you’re diabetic, you’re 50% more likely than non-diabetics to have hearing loss. Pre-diabetics show a 30% greater prevalence of hearing loss compared to…
Do you suspect that you may be hard of hearing? Surprisingly the average person with hearing difficulties waits more than five years to see a health care professional about their hearing loss*. While hearing loss is not a life threatening condition, it does lower the overall quality of life for those suffering from it. There…