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How to Choose a Hearing Aid
If your hearing test revealed that you have hearing loss, the next step is to select a hearing aid. The number of styles, makes and models of hearing aids on the market today is vast,…
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What Is Insomnia?
Insomnia is a medical condition that causes difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. Insomnia symptoms are common, affecting roughly one-third of all adults. Approximately 6-10 percent of the population experiences symptoms severe enough to warrant…
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Smell Disorders
Your sense of smell is important for your quality of life. Not only does it allow to enjoy the aromas of fresh cut grass, a cup of coffee or the flowers in your yard, it…
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Preventing Common Hearing Aid Disasters
Hearing aids are a significant investment – both in financial cost and time invested. But despite your efforts to protect them, sometimes disaster strikes. Below are some common hearing aid disaster scenarios and how to…
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How Does Loud Noise Cause Ear Damage?
Many of us know the experience of being in a loud environment – whether it’s a concert venue, crowded bar or a construction site – and leaving with our ears ringing and hearing muffled. While…
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Dizziness Linked to COVID-19
Coronavirus arrived to the U.S. in January, so there’s a lot we don’t know about it. One thing research published in Annals of Neurology has found is that COVID-19 affects the nervous system and can…
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Understanding Pediatric Sleep Disorders
If your child isn’t getting enough sleep at night, they can become fatigued and irritable during the day. They may have problems paying attention, learning new information and behaving appropriately. Sleep problems can also affect…
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Can Hearing Aids Help Kids Learn?
Research shows that, left untreated, hearing loss can impact a child’s language development and school performance. Fortunately, studies have also shown that hearing aids and other treatment options can minimize this impact and help children…
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How Seasonal Allergies Affect Your Skin
You can blame allergies for a lot of things, like itchy eyes, runny nose, sneezing, wheezing and scratchy throat, to name a few. Skin problems are another complaint you may be able to add to…
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How to Talk to a Loved One About Hearing Loss
If your loved one has hearing loss, it may be bothersome when they turn up the TV louder than is comfortable to you, avoid participating in social events and ask you to repeat yourself often.…