Once you realize you are suffering from hearing loss, it’s natural to search for a cure… but is there a cure for hearing loss? The answer is complicated because there are multiple causes and types of hearing loss, and unfortunately there is no known medication or surgery to correct “permanent” hearing loss. Treatment Options There …
Have you ever experienced a ringing in your ears? Tinnitus is the name for ringing in the ears. Tinnitus can be a brief irritation or it can be an overpowering sound that is unbearable! For some it is described as a “ringing” sound, and for others it sounds like a rushing noise. Yet others say …
How do you typically clean your ears after bathing? Most people tend to use cotton swabs….but did you know swabs can harm you ear drums? Cotton swab injuries are common. The delicate inner ear tissue is easily broken, and if any thin or pointy object is inserted into in the ear canal, the ear drum …
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We all know that we hear with our ears, but did you know we listen with our brains? Our ears hear the noises and sounds, but our brains translate those sounds so we can understand them. The good news is that with just a little effort you can train your brain in active listening to …
Did you know hearing impairment affects more than 36 million people in the US? Approximately one sixth of American adults suffer from a degree of hearing loss, and almost 10% of children between six and 19 experience hearing loss. Seeing how common this issue is, you may be curious as to whether you or a …
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We hear it all the time: staying in shape is so important to our overall health… but did you know losing weight can also result in better hearing? Research shows that eating healthy, whole foods and moving your body every day can improve hearing and that being overweight can increase the risk of chance of …
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Do you make New Year Resolutions? Some people do and some people don’t, but regardless there is just something about a new year that makes us a little bit introspective: wanting to start fresh and make new goals. Many people make goals regarding health or finances: lose weight, eat healthier, exercise more, make more money…. …
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You probably already know that the food you eat has a significant impact on your body’s overall health and well-being. Most of us can feel a difference physically and mentally when we eat well too! We also know that a “balanced diet” includes a lot of whole foods, from green, leafy veggies to fruits, nuts …
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Wow! The holidays are already up on us! If you suffer from any degree of hearing loss, the holidays may not be as fun or exciting as they used to be. The anticipation of the holidays may be replaced with anxiety when you think about trouble communicating at gatherings and parties. There may also be …
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For someone with normal hearing ability, the brain is excellent at homing in on exactly who or what we are trying to hear and deciphering those sounds even in the midst of a great din. Once we begin to experience hearing loss, however, this singling out and understanding someone speaking in the midst of background …
