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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…