We’ve all heard that staying active is good for our health, to prevent anything from heart disease to obesity and everything in between. But did you know staying physically active can also benefit your hearing? So now you have one more reason to get out and get active: your hearing! The Science The NIA (National …
Have you ever been telling a story and before you get to the main point the person you’re telling asks “What did you say?” When this happens you may be tempted to sigh and say “Never mind,” because you don’t want to start over and you may think they aren’t really listening to what you …
How is your memory lately? We have probably all experienced meeting someone and immediately forgetting the name they just told us or remembering directions. Human memory is tricky, and sometimes it can deceive us. There are tricks we can use to help us remember things, but if memory seems to be worse than before, it …
Summer is in full swing, and who doesn’t want to be in the water when it’s hot out? Swimming is fun, but what’s not fun is swimmer’s ear. You may not have known that swimmer’s ear is really an ear infection that results from bacteria in the ear canal, which multiplies when there is trapped …
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 …
At the change of seasons, we can feel a little run down and in need of extra sleep. That is normal! Allow for yourself to take a nap or get some extra Zz’s between seasons. If you suffer from hearing loss, however, you may have noticed more fatigue than normal after a regular day of …
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As we are gearing up for holiday festivities and gatherings, one thing that we may overlook is our challenges with hearing loss. Luckily, there are some things we can do to prepare ourselves and ensure we have the best experience possible. When thinking about our hearing, we often think of our ears doing all the …
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 …
It’s hot out there and I can’t think of anything better than a dip in the pool or ocean to cool off! Trips to the beach and sunny days spent in the pool are ahead, which are a lot of fun–but it what’s not fun is Swimmer’s Ear. Swimmer’s Ear is a type of ear …
How many pairs of ear buds do you have? Ear buds are great: inexpensive, tiny, and easy to use, these little speakers can help you enjoy music, TV shows, radio and even telephone conversations anywhere you go. There is one drawback to ear buds, however: they are causing hearing damage in people of all ages. …
