No one can argue that the last year has been one of the wildest in the history of medicine. With new cases of COVID-19 popping up every day, the fear and uncertainty surrounding illnesses and how they are spread continues to fester. Now, as we embark upon yet another flu season starting in October, there Read more..
Does Ear Candling Lead to Hearing Loss?
In an era where people tend to look to the internet or online influencers for health advice rather than doctors and practitioners, finding accurate and trusted advice can often be challenging. With so much content written by so many different people, it is easy to be led astray by false promises of an “instant cure” Read more..
Bothersome Vs. Non Bothersome Tinnitus
Tinnitus is one of the most common afflictions in the United States, affecting approximately 32 percent of the population. Tinnitus is the perception of sound when no actual external noise is present. Roughly 20 million people struggle with burdensome chronic tinnitus, while 2 million have extreme and debilitating cases. Our experts are here to help Read more..
My Child Complains About Ringing In Their Ears
While most people associate hearing loss or impairment with older adults, it can also affect children. Although not as frequently, from time to time, a child may suffer from hearing issues, such as tinnitus as hearing loss. It can be tougher to realize and diagnose this condition with children, so caregivers need to stay vigilant. Read more..
Middle Age Hearing Loss: Is it Preventable?
We have many thing to worry about as we get older. Our bodies start to creak and ache, our patience begins to wear thin, and we often find ourselves with multiple health problems. One of these health problems that becomes worse the older we get is hearing loss. Age-related hearing loss (presbycusis) is the loss Read more..
Hearing Loss and Anger
While we all know that hearing loss has a significant impact on your quality of life, not many people are aware of how much it affects your mental health. Various side effects and afflictions can develop from hearing loss, and anger is certainly one of them. Around 50 million Americans suffer some degree of hearing Read more..
The Impact Hearing Loss Has on Mental Health
As technology continues to advance, our ability to identify symptoms of both hearing loss and mental illnesses increases. Previously, losing your hearing was just a natural part of life. The science did not yet exist to assist those with hearing loss. As technology and research have increased exponentially, we can identify and treat mental health-related Read more..
Hearing Loss in Middle Age? What is Presbycusis?
One constant worry for many Americans is whether they’re losing their hearing. From watching loved ones struggle with hearing loss to hearing buzzing noises after a loud concert, many people find themselves wondering when and if their hearing might start to go. Many people (wrongly) assume that hearing loss only affects those in the later Read more..
Noise Pollution And It’s Affect On Your Sleep
While many people worldwide focus on atmospheric or land pollution across the world, they sometimes overlook the ever-important noise pollution. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it’s one of the most dangerous environmental threats to health. Drivers honking horns, groups of workers drilling the road surface, aircraft flying over us in the sky are Read more..
Protecting Yourself and Your Child From Headphone Related Hearing Loss
Since the COVID-19 onset, kids are spending time in front of a screen or listening to music more than usual. Most experts agree that some extra screen time right now isn’t going to do permanent damage to our kids—if we dial it back again when everyday life resumes. However, one thing that could damage them Read more..
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