What Common Noises in The Ear Mean
Have you ever been startled by a random noise in your ear? Whether it’s a ringing, crackling, popping or other noise, let’s look at a few causes of noises in the ear as well as potential treatment options. Ringing or Buzzing Ringing in the ears is typically associated with tinnitus. However, some people experience hissing,…
How to Tell if Your Loved One Has Hearing Loss
According to an article published in the National Library of Medicine, “In adults, the prevalence [of hearing loss] appears to be nearly two-thirds of adults over 70 years of age in the United States, though it may be much higher.” If you have an older loved one who seems to experience hearing loss, it’s important…
How Your Home’s Acoustics Can Affect Your Hearing
According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, “Approximately 15% of American adults (37.5 million) aged 18 and over report some trouble hearing.” If you’re among this population, you may have noticed that the acoustics in your home can affect how well you can hear people talking to you. Below we review…
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How To Make the Most of Dating With Hearing Loss
Dating always has the potential to be a little nerve-wracking! If you have hearing loss, you may be worried about how it might impact your dating life or how to talk about it with any new potential partners. Let’s go over a few ways to make the most of dating when you have hearing loss….
Is There a Link Between Migraines and Hearing Loss?
While having migraines does not cause hearing loss, it may increase your risk of sudden hearing loss, as well as other ear problems. Migraine Symptoms Anyone who suffers from migraines knows how debilitating they can be. They are a type of headache that can cause severe throbbing or pulsing pain. It often occurs on one…
Ways Seniors Can Protect Their Hearing
Age-related hearing loss, also known as presbycusis, can be influenced by a variety of things “including heredity, medical disease and environmental factors.” Because seniors are at a higher risk of hearing loss than the younger population, it’s important to know what steps they can take to protect their hearing health. Limit Your Exposure To Harmful…
Enhanced Patient Experience With Amptify
What is Amptify? Amptify was founded in 2015 by Nancy Tye-Murray and her world-renowned aural rehabilitation research team at the Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. It’s a fun, evidence-based online aural rehabilitation program. that has been shown to improve your ability to discriminate speech, reduce effort during listening and increase your listening…
Hearing Aids Can Help You Stay Connected This Holiday Season
The holiday season is quickly approaching, and for many of us, that means plenty of gatherings with friends and family. However, if you have hearing loss, holidays can bring about a sense of isolation and loneliness. The good news is hearing aids can help make the holidays less lonely for people with hearing loss. Hearing…
Learn About the History of Audiology Awareness Month
Right now, audiologists are celebrating Audiology Awareness Month and encouraging you to take the initiative to care for your hearing health. In honor of Audiology Awareness Month, we’re reviewing its history and how you can celebrate below. History of Audiology Awareness Month Audiology Awareness Month was established by the American Academy of Audiology (AAA) back…