How to Cope When You Have Hearing Loss and Tinnitus
Hearing loss and tinnitus can be difficult and disorienting conditions to deal with on their own. If you have both, it can make it difficult to engage in activities you enjoy and significantly diminish your quality of life. What is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is a common condition that affects an estimated 10-15% of the US population….
ADHD & Hearing Loss in Children: What’s the Connection
Does your child have a hard time completing school assignments and participating in class? If so, you may want to get them screened not just for a learning disability like attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD), but also hearing loss. This is because the symptoms of the two conditions often mimic each other and because it’s…
What are Hearing Loops and Telecoils?
Even with a great pair of hearing aids, people with hearing loss can still struggle to hear in certain situations. It can be particularly difficult in public areas where there is a lot of background noise, or if you are far away from the sound you want to hear. If you’ve found yourself struggling to…
How to Maintain Hearing Health with Diabetes
Diabetes is a serious condition that affects the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar. Untreated or poorly managed diabetes can lead to many other health complications, including heart problems, kidney failure, nerve damage, vision problems and stroke. Diabetes can also put you at a greater risk of developing hearing loss. Millions of people in the…
Audiology Awareness: The Perfect Time to Get Your Hearing Checked
October is National Audiology Awareness Month. This makes it the perfect time to highlight the importance of addressing your hearing concerns and taking control of your physical and cognitive health. What Does an Audiologist Do? An audiologist is a professional who specializes in the diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of hearing and balance disorders. They work…
Have You Considered Rechargeable Hearing Aids?
There is a lot to consider when selecting a pair of hearing aids. The severity of hearing loss, lifestyle needs, style and comfort are all factors you and your audiologist must keep in mind when searching for the right fit. A newer option to consider is rechargeable hearing aids. Much like the name suggests, rechargeable…
Hidden Hearing Loss: What It Is and What You Can Do About It
Most people who think they may have hearing loss will have their hearing tested at their audiologist’s office and be fitted with a hearing aid that works with their type and degree of loss. But for a small percentage of individuals, the results of their hearing test will uncover that their hearing is within the…
Strategies for Coping with Brain Fog
Meniere’s disease causes number of symptoms, from vertigo to hearing loss. One of the lesser discussed conditions that accompanies this disorder of the inner ear is brain fog. Continue reading to learn more about what this impairment is and how you help treat your symptoms. What Is Meniere’s Disease? Meniere’s disease is an ear condition…
How Tinnitus Affects Musicians
Tinnitus is a ringing, roaring, whistling, hissing, humming or buzzing sound with no external sound source. Though tinnitus is common – affecting approximately 10-15% of the general population – one demographic is at even greater risk: musicians. By various estimates, 30-50% of musicians experience tinnitus. What Causes Tinnitus? Within the ears are tiny hair cells…
Is There a Link Between Hearing Loss and Migraines?
If you have ever suddenly developed an intense headache, nausea, change in vision or sensitivity to light, you most likely experienced a common neurological disorder called a migraine. In addition to being very disruptive, they may be linked to ear-related issues. Understanding Vestibular Migraines According to experts, about 40% of all migraines include feelings of…
