Hearing is one of our most precious senses, allowing us to connect with the world and the people around us. However, sudden hearing loss can be a harrowing experience, affecting not only our communication but also our quality of life. As a leading audiologist, I am dedicated to shedding light on the latest advancements in preventing, diagnosing, and managing sudden …
The Deafening Diners: Unraveling the Impact of Noisy Restaurants on Hearing
In today’s bustling urban landscape, dining out has become a quintessential aspect of our social fabric. Yet, amidst the clinking of glasses, chatter, and music, we often overlook the potential consequences of frequenting noisy restaurants on our hearing health. This discussion seeks to explore the impact of noisy restaurants on both patrons and restaurant workers, analyzing how prolonged exposure to …
How Do I Find the Perfect Hearing Aid for Me?
Hearing loss is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Thankfully, modern technology has given us hearing aids, which can significantly improve the quality of life for individuals with hearing impairment. However, selecting the right hearing aid can be a daunting task with the multitude of options available today. Today, we will discuss the crucial factors you need …
Dispelling Myths About Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is something that is experienced by millions of people around the world. Despite its high rate of occurrence it seems that there are still many myths and misconceptions surrounding hearing loss. These myths often lead to misunderstanding and a general lack of awareness. Today, we will look at many of these common myths surrounding hearing loss and hopefully …
Things Those Affected With Hearing Loss Wish You Knew
Living with hearing loss can be a difficult and isolating experience, impacting how you interact and communicate with the world around you. What’s more, it can take an emotional toll on relationships due to the difficulty in communicating with those who don’t understand what it’s like to live with hearing loss. As a result, many people who live with hearing …
All About Tinnitus
Tinnitus is one of the most common symptoms of hearing loss but can also be experienced without hearing loss. It describes hearing a ringing or buzzing like noise in one or both ears that only you can hear. This phantom like noise can be intermittent to constant. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 50 million people …
Celebrate World Hearing Day: Ear and Hearing Care for All!
Did you know that March 3rd is World Hearing Day? This international campaign, organized by the World Health Organization (WHO), is all about hearing health. This year’s theme is: Ear and Hearing Care for All which highlights the importance of accessing hearing healthcare. Hearing loss impacts of 48 million people in the United States. Nearly 1 in 5 people have …
Treating Hearing Loss May Help Prevent Falls & Accidents
We can plan all we want but accidents happen—in fact, that’s why we call them accidents. However, there are steps you can take to lower your risk of making mistakes. Some accidents can be recovered from and used as a learning experience, however, in the United States, 1 out of every 20 deaths are caused by mistake. No one plans …
How Untreated Hearing Loss Interferes with Your Relationships
You may have suspected you have some degree of hearing loss for years, but never thought it was serious enough to act upon. This is all too common- in fact on average it takes people seven to ten years to take action around hearing loss and can lead to disastrous complications which are often hard to reverse. One of the …
Start Your New Year with Better Hearing!
The new year is almost here and for many this is a time for reflection. What do you think you could improve in your life in the upcoming year? For many it could be an investment in strengthening the relationships which help us feel connected and give us purpose. For others, we could improve our cognitive health while others typically …