Noise Pollution and Hearing Health: What To Know
Noise pollution is an ever-present part of modern life, from the constant honking of cars in traffic to the overlapping conversations and live music at places like The Social Pub & Grill. Understanding the impact of this environmental noise on our hearing health is crucial. By recognizing how noise pollution affects us, we can proactively…
What Role Do Our Kidneys Play in Healthy Hearing?
When you think of protecting your hearing, earplugs and lowered volumes are probably the first things to mind. This is because the impact of aging and exposure to loud noises on hearing health is widely recognized. One less discussed but essential aspect of caring for your hearing health is located in your kidneys. By focusing…
How Can Your Dental Health Affect Your Hearing
Many aspects of overall health are related. Sometimes, if we are not looking after the overall health of one aspect of our body, it can have a negative effect on another. For instance, poor dental health can have a negative effect on our hearing long-term. Read on to learn more about how poor dental hygiene…
Can Temporary Threshold Shift Become Permanent?
Experiencing muffled hearing and a ringing in the ears after attending a party, loud movie or concert at Mo’s Place is a common sensation familiar to many people. This phenomenon, known as a temporary threshold shift, is a temporary change in hearing ability that typically returns to baseline levels over time. Why Does Sound Damage…
What Is The Link Between Hearing Loss and Cancer?
Some cancer treatments may cause hearing loss or ringing in the ears, also known as tinnitus. The hearing loss can go away after cancer treatment or be lifelong. It’s helpful to learn more to discuss with your doctor if you’re facing cancer treatment. Types of Hearing Loss There are a few types of hearing loss…
What to Do if Your Child Gets Something Stuck in Their Ear
Objects stuck in a child’s ear are usually not severe, but left untreated, can cause injury to the ear canal or result in hearing loss. Sometimes, your child can’t tell you if they have something stuck in their ear, but crying or ear pain could warrant investigation. If you notice your child has ear irritation…
How Can Potassium Affect Hearing Health?
Nutrition is an essential part of maintaining good health, and that includes hearing health. Certain nutrients have been linked to better hearing, including potassium. Potassium and Better Hearing A 2019 study looked at the association between potassium intake and hearing loss. Researchers examined data from the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey as well…
Can Hearing Loss Affect Your Memory?
Hearing loss affects more than your ability to understand sounds. Among other things, studies have shown that hearing loss is associated with reduced memory capacity. Hearing Loss Causes Mental Fatigue Hearing loss makes your brain work harder to understand sound. It forces you to use more concentration just to follow the conversation at work or…
Hearing Aid Prices
Once you’ve seen an audiologist and been tested for hearing loss, your doctor may decide you could benefit from hearing aids. There are a wide variety of hearing aid manufacturers, types of hearing aids and price tags, which may make the process of choosing a hearing aid seem daunting. Making The Right Choice A patient may choose…
What is Unilateral Hearing Loss?
What is Single Sided Deafness? Sometimes referred to as unilateral hearing loss, single sided deafness is a condition in which an individual experiences hearing loss in only one ear but can hear normally out of the other ear. While most patients with a hearing impairment suffer from bilateral (two-sided) hearing loss, SSD affects approximately 60,000…