Is Red Wine Good for Your Hearing?
There’s nothing more satisfying than enjoying a glass of wine after a long work day. Studies have shown that red wine has health benefits when consumed in moderation, and yet another study confirms that it could specifically benefit your hearing health. Why Is Red Wine Good for You? Red wine is packed with antioxidants and…
How Does Loud Noise Cause Ear Damage?
Your hearing is a valuable sense that allows you to enjoy the voices of loved ones, the song of birds in the morning and your favorite music. It also alerts you to danger, like the sound of an oncoming vehicle or the beep of a smoke detector. If you’re not careful about protecting your ears…
Yard Work Can Damage Your Hearing
Summer is a great time to get your yard looking pristine. But between lawn mowers, hedge trimmers and weed whackers, you could be putting your hearing at risk. In fact, noise-induced hearing loss is the second most common cause of hearing loss, after aging. When you head out into the yard this summer, make sure…
What Is Unilateral Hearing Loss?
Unilateral hearing loss is defined as hearing loss that affects only one ear or that is substantially worse in one ear than the other. Severe or profound unilateral hearing loss is sometimes called unilateral deafness or single-sided deafness (SSD). Unilateral hearing loss can be conductive or sensorineural and is marked by having one “good ear”…
Three Reasons You’re Not Treating Your Hearing Loss
Have your loved ones told you lately that you need your hearing checked? If so, you’re not alone. The average person waits about seven years before seeking treatment for their hearing loss. Below are some of the reasons you may be putting off a hearing test or hearing aid fitting. Hearing Loss = Hearing Aids…
We Are Open
Monday, May 4: Open for In-Person and Curb Side Appointments We are excited to be here for the Katy community! Our practice is open and offering both in-person appointments and curbside service. As of May 4, we are resuming normal business hours. The health and safety of our patients and staff is always our first…
Workplace Hearing Regulations
We all have the right to feel safe at work, but this was not always the case. Not until the creation of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) did workplaces have a legal obligation to keep their workers safe, including protecting their hearing. What Is OSHA? The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) was…
Tips for Driving with Hearing Loss
While vision is your most important sense when it comes to driving, you should not underestimate the role your hearing plays to keep you safe on the road. There are many important auditory alerts drivers must pay attention to, including emergency sirens and car horns. If you have hearing loss, follow these tips for remaining…
Hearing Health Tips for 2020
Your resolution to hit the gym every day may have fallen through, but your commitment to improving your hearing health doesn’t have to! Even if you haven’t yet taken steps to be proactive in your hearing health, there is plenty of time left in 2020 to start. Below are some tips for getting started on…
Why You’re Not Wearing Your Hearing Devices
According to the National Institutes of Health, only one in five people who could benefit from a hearing device actually wears one. It’s important to wear your devices, because left untreated, hearing loss can lead to social isolation, depression, poor work performance, increased falls/hospitalizations and cognitive decline. Reasons You’re Not Wearing Your Devices Below is…