Experiencing hearing loss can be difficult for both you and your loved ones. You’ve probably spent hours searching Google looking for a cure, but all you have discovered is that hearing loss is complex and that with all the different causes, different treatments are required. Unfortunately, there is no miracle drug or surgery to cure Read more..
Where Does Hearing Loss Occur?
The ear has three different parts that help your ear function properly: The outer ear is the part that you can see and the ear canal. Tucked in behind the eardrum is a small space that contains tiny bones called ossicles, this is called the middle ear. The inner ear is the most complex section Read more..
Can Hearing Loss Impact Your Balance
Did you know your ears aren’t just for hearing? They work together with other systems in your body to help you interpret your space. For example, your ears help you determine what’s around you when you are walking or driving. They are also responsible for helping you keep yourself from falling. When your balance Read more..
How to Select Hearing Aids Based On Your Hearing Test
Often dismissed as a natural part of aging, hearing loss is a very real condition that affects people from all walks of life. It affects your ability to communicate and your overall health and well-being. Hearing loss can occur gradually and can be difficult to notice. Especially since hearing loss is unique to each individual. Read more..
Hearing Loss and Depression
It takes most people years to notice the gradual onset of hearing loss. So if you are having problems such as hearing certain voices, if you ask people to repeat themselves, if others seem to mumble, or if you need to turn the TV volume up to a level uncomfortable for others to enjoy–these are Read more..
The Best Hearing Aids for Severe Hearing Loss
There are many reasons people lose their hearing. Sometimes, hearing loss can be restored naturally. In other cases, hearing loss can only be replaced with the help of hearing aids. If you are experiencing severe hearing loss because of aging or from extended exposure to loud noises and the tiny hairs in your ear are Read more..
Ear Infection Hearing Loss Problems
Hearing loss can occur due to many different factors including heredity, excessive noise, aging, injury, or infections. The most common type of hearing loss affects the auditory nerve. This is called sensorineural hearing loss. Did you know that an ear infection can cause hearing loss? This is called conductive hearing loss. It is caused when Read more..
Hearing Loss in a Single Ear
Unilateral hearing loss also known as hearing loss in a single ear can come on suddenly or occur over time. It can be a temporary loss due to ear wax build-up, infections, or exposure to a thunderous boom. In many cases Single-Ear hearing loss is permanent, however, with the right diagnosis, it can be treated Read more..
Is it Hearing Loss or Wax Buildup?
Your ears have a natural system built into self-clean. This system is self-lubricating and has antibacterial qualities. However, many people try to use q-tips or other products to clean their ears; cleaning out a portion but pushing the wax further into the ear canal. This can cause blockage or clogged ears. You may begin to Read more..
Does Hearing Loss Cause Headaches?
Experiencing hearing loss can be frustrating for you and your loved ones. Hearing is something that is a part of your life and vitality. However, when hearing loss occurs, it can create additional issues. You may lose your sense of balance and be at increased risk of falling. It may contribute to early-onset dementia. Read more..
