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 …
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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Hearing loss most often comes on gradually as we age, because the most common cause of hearing loss is noise, which cumulatively damages hearing over time. In fact, it usually comes on so gradually that we may not notice it at all until, years later, it gets to a level that interrupts our daily living. …
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In the past we’ve discussed how hearing health and heart health can be related. Hearing loss can sometimes even be a symptom of an impending heart health issue, so it’s important to pay attention to all of the signs our body gives us: including issues with hearing. If you notice that your hearing is not …
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 …
Noise pollution is no good: we try to cancel it out with noise-blocking headphones, and if something loud bothers us too long we get very irritated. Whether it’s a dog barking incessantly, airplanes flying overhead, or neighborhood kids who can’t keep their voices down, noise pollution surrounds us. How do we filter our noise? We …
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Are you sensitive to sounds and noises that don’t seem to bother anyone else? Are certain pitches unbearable to you? If so, you may suffer from some degree of hyperacusis. Hyperacusis is a disorder in which the affected person has is very sensitive to sounds in the normal range of pitch and volume. If the …
Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, can range from a temporary minor annoyance to an overwhelming noise that can drive you crazy! Here are ten things you may not know about tinnitus that can help you to cope or resolve the issue. Tinnitus is a pretty common ailment, and about 10-15% of adults will experience …
