As we age, we tend to keep a close watch on our health, routine checkups, blood pressure tests, and eye tests. Our hearing is a critical element that is often neglected. Many people are not aware of the pervasiveness of hearing loss, which often develops gradually, specifically as individuals reach the age of 50 and […]
When should you get a hearing evaluation? Here are a few indications that suggest you should get your hearing evaluated. Recently, my children expressed displeasure with the high volume of the TV. Do you want to know what I said to them? I said, “What?!” It was intended to be humerous. But it also wasn’t. […]
The use of marijuana is currently legal in a number of states for medical purposes and in numerous other states for recreational use. So, what are cannabinoids? Cannabinoids are classified as a group of compounds found in the cannabis or marijuana plant. Some strongly believe that cannabinoids have extensive healing qualities, but existing studies reveal […]
As the cool air and vibrant colors of autumn roll in, so do the sounds that make this season unique, children laughing as they trick-or-treat, the satisfying crunch of leaves underfoot, and the crackling of a warm fire. Now imagine how much less enjoyable your fall experience will be if those sounds begin to fade […]
The majority of people aren’t proactive about the health of their hearing and probably haven’t had a hearing screening since grade school because it’s usually not part of a routine adult physical. Fortunately, a professional hearing specialist can uncover a wealth of information from a hearing examination which can be used to both identify any […]
You scheduled a hearing test but you’re so busy it’s reasonable that you would have forgotten about it. It’s a good thing you received a text from the clinic reminding you in time for you to prepare. But what type of preparation should you do? While it might not call for an all-night study session […]
Why is having routine hearing assessments essential? That’s because your overall health can be considerably impacted by hearing loss. Having your hearing examined regularly can help you detect hearing loss early, get care sooner, and, improve your health, well-being, and quality of life. Who should get a hearing examination? Your health and well-being can be […]
There are a wide variety of reasons for muffled hearing. In most instances, this situation is temporary. But muffled hearing can also be a sign that a more serious hearing problem is occurring. That’s because, in general, hearing loss is a slowly developing condition. Symptoms show up slowly over a long time period. One of […]
There’s nothing that’s good about cancer. Because of this, patients receiving cancer treatment will in some cases feel compelled to disregard cancer treatment side effects, such as hearing loss, as trivial. But for a great number of cancer survivors, there is a life after cancer and that’s an important thing to keep in mind. And, […]
You might think of your favorite sci-fi movie when somebody starts talking about artificial intelligence (AI). But today, AI is a reality that we all need to get accustomed to. This is especially true with regard to hearing aids. Gone are the days of one-size-fits-all hearing aids that merely raise the volume of sounds around […]
