Many people underestimate the dangerous effects of hearing loss. While it starts with simple misunderstandings, unaddressed hearing loss over the years, turns into rifts in your closest relationships, a decrease in earnings at work, higher rates of unemployment, cognitive decline, depression, and decreased mobility – just to name a few. With the understanding that hearing […]
The heart is one of the most essential organs in the human body, with the task of pumping enough blood to deliver a continuous supply of oxygen and other nutrients to the brain and throughout the body. It is no wonder that cardiovascular disease is one of the most common killers in the United States. The […]
The holidays are upon us once again, and if your hearing aids are in need of a tune-up, you might really start to realize it! Office parties, dinner parties, family gatherings, shopping, and more all really test what our hearing aids can do. While hearing aids today are robust, well-made instruments, they nevertheless spend most […]
November is American Diabetes Month. This national campaign focuses on raising awareness of diabetes and ways you can protect your health. Over 34 million people have diabetes, a life-long medical condition that impacts how the body produces energy from food. Research shows that people with diabetes, and also people who are prediabetic, experience a higher […]
Hearing loss is a widespread health problem that affects millions of people daily. Hearing loss can affect people of all ages and backgrounds, affecting roughly 30 million children and adults in the United States. Hearing loss can be caused by various factors, including genetics and exposure to high sounds in the environment. Existing medical […]
A recent study shows that people with diabetes can be twice as likely to develop hearing loss. This month is a great reminder to prioritize your hearing health by scheduling an appointment to have your hearing checked! Understanding Hearing Loss Hearing loss is the third most common chronic condition that people experience today. Impacting […]
If you have been suspecting that you are having more trouble than ever before hearing the people in your life, it’s a good idea to address the issue as soon as possible. Many of us have heard the dangers to our cognitive, emotional, and physical health connected to unaddressed hearing loss. The good news is […]
When you’re young, it’s common to feel like your health will never catch up with you. This unfortunately has led many youths to experience hearing loss at a much earlier age. Many youths enjoy the intensity of loud music on the stereo, to dance to 4 am at a loud club right next to the […]
While you may be seeing Halloween costumes in the drugstores and candy in supermarkets, October is also a month where we celebrate an important month. October is “Protect Your Hearing” Month, an annual campaign held by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) to raise awareness around the importance of detecting […]
Dementia is a neurodegenerative disease which affects thinking, behavior, memory, and the ability to perform everyday activities. According to The World Health Organization (WHO) someone is diagnosed with dementia every 3-4 seconds! This equals 7-9 million new dementia diagnoses worldwide each year! These statistics are staggering but it is important to remember that while there […]
