Traveling with Hearing Aids: Tips for a Hassle-Free Trip
When traveling, you may not have thought about the extra consideration you may need to take for your hearing aids. Knowing a few tactics and a little preparation can help you avoid mishaps and help with a smooth trip for the nearly 28.8 million Americans who could benefit from them. Before you embark on your…
What To Know About Conductive Hearing Loss
When your audiologist diagnoses you with hearing loss, they will identify it as sensorineural (inner ear), conductive (outer and middle ear) or mixed (a combination of both). The type of hearing loss and its cause will determine the best treatment approach. Let’s explore conductive hearing loss, its common causes and how hearing aids can effectively…
Tips To Protect Your Hearing Aids From the Summer Heat
With the school year finally coming to a close, you and your family may find yourselves swarming to La Jolla Shores Beach, heading to the zoo or sitting down for picnics at the park. However you like to enjoy the summer heat, it’s important to consider how it affects your hearing aids. How Does the…
What Makes You Most Likely to Develop Hearing Loss?
Hearing loss can slowly sneak up on individuals occurring gradually over time, so they may not even realize it. Nearly 5% of the world’s population, or 430 million people, have some form of hearing loss that requires rehabilitation. Understanding risk factors contributing to hearing loss can be helpful for prevention and early intervention. Some factors…
How We Hear and Process Sound Waves
From listening to your favorite band at the Music Box to engaging in conversations with your friends and family, the ability to hear helps you connect with the world around you. Understanding how hearing works and some common causes of hearing loss can help you care for your health and ensure you can listen to…
Can Action Movies Cause Hearing Loss?
Action movies are known for their thrill and immersive experience, especially when seen in a theater. However, moviegoers likely rarely consider how the sounds accompanying the scenes could impact their hearing. Continued exposure to loud noises is known to cause hearing loss. In fact, exposure to sounds louder than 70 decibels (dB) could cause damage…
Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Their Connection to Hearing Health
Hearing loss affects approximately one in three people over 65, making it one of the most common sensory deficits in older adults. While we cannot prevent the natural aging process, there is evidence to suggest that proper nutrition, particularly the regular consumption of Omega-3 fatty acids, may play a role in preventing or delaying age-related…
Why Should You Make 2024 the Year of Hearing Loss Treatment?
The new year has begun, and you’re probably looking for the perfect resolution to start 2024 on the right foot. When considering resolutions, many focus on improving their overall health. While stocking up on kale and joining North Park Fitness are great ways to begin your health-forward year, addressing your hearing loss may be another…
How Does Otosclerosis Affect Your Hearing?
Otosclerosis is a condition affecting more than three million Americans wherein abnormal bone remodeling causes hearing disruption. Bone remodeling is a recurring lifelong process during which old bone tissue is replaced with new. Otosclerosis occurs when the new bone tissue grows abnormally and blocks or disrupts the path of sound through your ear canal. What…
Can I Reverse My Hearing Loss?
If you have hearing loss, it’s understandable to wonder whether or not it might be reversible. The answer is that it depends. Let’s take a look at what kind of hearing loss is temporary and what is permanent, as well as treatment options for both. Conductive Hearing Loss is Often Temporary Conductive hearing loss occurs…