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How Does Tinnitus Sound Therapy Work?
Tinnitus is a ringing, buzzing, hissing or pulsing sound in your ears that no one else can hear. The symptom affects approximately 50 million people in the United States. For some people, it’s just mildly…
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The Impact of Smoking and Vaping on Hearing Health
While the risks of smoking and vaping on lung and heart health are widely known, their effects on hearing may go overlooked. Research suggests that both traditional tobacco use and vaping can have a significant…
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Is There a Link Between Migraines and Hearing Loss
Migraines are pulsing headaches that typically occur on one side of the head and last for hours or days, interfering with daily activities. Their symptoms can extend past head pain to include nausea, vomiting and…
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Understanding the Link Between Ear Infections and Muffled Hearing
Ear infections, or otitis media, are incredibly common, especially among children aged eight and under. While ear pain is a well-known symptom, some people may also notice that their hearing is muffled during an ear…
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Hearing Loss Signs for Musicians
Musicians are at a higher risk of hearing loss than the average population. Thankfully, if you are a musician, there are steps you can take to protect your ears and keep playing the music you…
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Can Hearing Loss Affect Your Memory?
Hearing loss affects more than your ability to understand sounds. Among other things, studies have shown that hearing loss is associated with reduced memory capacity. Hearing Loss Causes Mental Fatigue Hearing loss makes your brain…
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The Connection Between Loud Noise Exposure and Hypertension
It’s well known that exposure to loud noise can damage hearing, but what many people don’t realize is that it can also have significant effects on overall health, particularly when it comes to blood pressure.…
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How Hearing Aids Can Help You Rediscover Your Favorite Activities
Hearing aids are more than just devices to help with hearing loss; they can also enhance your overall experience of life, including how you participate in, rediscover and adopt new hobbies. By improving your hearing,…
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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…
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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…
