The holidays are fast approaching! If you are affected by hearing loss, you may not be looking forward to the gatherings and parties as much as you used to. This time of year can bring up some anxiety for people hearing loss. You or your loved ones may worry about how well you can communicate …
As we approach the holidays, we marvel at how quickly time has passed with everything going on in 2020! With the holidays come visits to family, holiday gatherings, and travel! But if you suffer with hearing loss, you may be wondering what else you need to keep in mind this year as you plan for …
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It’s October and this year has flown by! Not only is it the month of pumpkins, fall themes and Halloween, it’s also Audiology Awareness Month! Here at Diablo Hearing Service, that’s kind of a big deal! Audiology Audiology is the science of hearing, but that is not all. We also look at and treat balance …
Have you ever had an episode of vertigo? It’s scary: a sudden feeling of dizziness or that you can’t keep your balance. You may have to sit down or lay down until it passes–sometimes it lasts all day! If you’ve had an episode like this you have probably visited your doctor to find out what …
Hearing loss is a common ailment associated with aging. The reasons many people suffer from hearing loss as they age, however, may surprise you. Hearing loss may have less to do with the “breakdown” of the body as we age, and much more to do with our habits throughout our lives. This is good news …
For months we’ve been dealing with the effects and the fallout of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19). It seems every day there is a new symptom or consequence of this virus to watch for. One thing that may be unexpected, and may be something you didn’t think about if you don’t suffer from hearing loss yourself: …
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In America, more than 40% of adults snore while sleeping. This may be a common phenomenon, but there could also be cause for concern. Snoring has been correlated with hearing loss for both the snorer and the person sleeping next to the snorer. In two different studies, bed partners of snorers were found to have …
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What does your heart represent? Hearts mean many things to us: our souls, our emotions, our dreams, our desires. Of course, we also have a physical heart that sustains our bodies and circulates our blood. The leading cause of death for both women and men in the U.S. is heart disease. Coronary heart disease tops …
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How could my medications affect my hearing health? It seems unlikely that the medications on which we depend could harm our hearing. But many of the medications and chemicals we are surrounded with can be ototoxic. Medications and chemicals are ototoxic when they can cause hearing loss, either temporarily or permanently. Both over the counter …
Many people believe that hearing loss is an expected consequence of aging. Hearing loss is not usually viewed as a significant health issue, though it may involve inconvenience or difficulty communicating. Recent studies, however, are revealing that there may be more to hearing loss than just minor inconvenience. These studies have linked hearing loss with …
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