Hearing loss is a condition that affects 15% of the US population or nearly 50 million people and is only expected to rise to 1 in 4 people if significant changes are not made on social and governmental levels. For instance, many people are afraid to admit they have hearing loss. They fear it stigmatizes them as old, or avoid …
New Study Shows that 1 in 10 Adults in the US Suffer from Tinnitus
Do you ever find yourself looking forward to peace and quiet at the end of a busy day, just to be confronted with a buzz in your ears? This is the sound of tinnitus. It can present itself in various sounds such as a roar, hum, or buzz, but appears to have no external source. If you are experiencing this …
Prevent Falls by Treating Hearing Loss
Are you one of the 48 million people in the US who struggle with hearing loss? You might be and not even know it. Hearing loss often develops slowly over years, so you don’t realize you’ve lost parts of words and sentences. This causes us to struggle through conversation and social situations, without identifying exactly why. The longer hearing loss …
Check Your Hearing This November for American Diabetes Month
November is American Diabetes Month and we’re giving you added incentive to read up on this leading health concern within the United States and let you know why it’s the perfect time to schedule your hearing consultation. Led by the American Diabetes Association, the month of November is dedicated to providing more education and awareness around diabetes, a disease that …
Everyday Noises that Could Cause Hearing Loss
While age related hearing loss is the most common type, noise induced hearing loss is rapidly affecting more people of all ages. This is because noise can affect your hearing at any stage of your life. While it is commonly recognized that workplace exposure is a danger to hearing, many people overlook many of the other sources of noise which …
Preparing for Emergencies with Hearing Aids
As Minnesotans, we are used to snow and storms, but now and then a natural disaster comes along that we just aren’t prepared for. Much of Minnesota is considered in the territory of “Tornado Alley,” where due to optimal conditions, tornadoes are quite common. It was only a little over ten years ago when Minnesota recorded the biggest tornado outbreak …
October is Protect Your Hearing Month
The leaves are changing as October rolls into full swing. Along with the presence of pumpkins on doorsteps, and ghosts and ghouls on porches, October marks Protect Your Hearing Month. This National Campaign is led by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) to raise awareness and educate about the risk loud noise poses to our ears. …
Tips for College Students with Hearing Loss
If you live with hearing loss, you are probably used to taking extra steps to make sure you can communicate clearly. When you are open with yourself and others about your hearing loss you are setting yourself up for success. This could not be truer if you are in or about to attend college. College is a huge opportunity to …
Is Your Mood Connected to Hearing Loss?
If you have hearing loss, then you may be aware of how exhausting it can be. It takes a lot of effort to listen to people when you struggle to hear, and it can really affect your mood. How is dopamine connected to our hearing? When you hear your favorite song, or listen to the relaxing sound of the rain, …
All About Earwax
Earwax has an undoubtable ick factor. If you see excess earwax in someone’s outer ear, it can be unsightly. When you need to clean your ears, you might find the process unpleasant. If you need to clean a child or elder’s earwax for them, you might experience an even greater ick factor. And yet, this substance is crucial to the …