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Tips for Building the Best Relationship With Your Audiologist
The amount of people who use hearing aids is steadily growing. Data analyzed from 2011, 2015 and 2018 found that “The overall proportion of participants 70 years and older who own and use hearing aids…
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How Is Traffic Noise Linked to Tinnitus?
Tinnitus is a buzzing, clicking or ringing noise in your ears. Tinnitus affects everyone differently, but it can lead to stress, fatigue, anxiety, headaches and more. Many things can contribute to the development of tinnitus.…
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Can Using Headphones Lead To Tinnitus?
Many of us spend a lot of time listening to music on our headphones, whether at work or walking through Santa Fe River Park West. While listening to headphones or buds responsibly is perfectly safe,…
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Should I Wear a Medical ID Bracelet if I Have Hearing Loss?
If you’re ever in an emergency situation, a medical ID bracelet can provide first responders with important information about you whether you’re at home or going for a walk at Torreon Park on Alameda Street.…
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Here’s How You Can Protect Your Hearing While Doing Yardwork
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports, “An estimated 12.5% of children and adolescents aged 6–19 years (approximately 5.2 million) and 17% of adults aged 20–69 years (approximately 26 million) have suffered permanent…
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How Your Home’s Acoustics Can Affect Your Hearing
If you’re one of the approximately 15% of American adults (37.5 million) aged 18 and over who report some trouble hearing, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, you’ve probably noticed…
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If You Use Hearing Aids, Here’s What to Know About Hearing Loops
Even with hearing aids, public events can be a tricky listening environment for people with hearing loss. The good news is that if your hearing aids have a telecoil, you can use hearing loop systems…
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What Are the Differences Between Conductive and Sensorineural Hearing Loss?
Not all hearing loss is the same. Conductive and sensorineural hearing loss have different causes and treatments and can even sound different. Let’s take a closer look at each. Sensorineural Hearing Loss is More Common…
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These Hobbies Require Hearing Protection
Hobbies keep us active and are good for the soul. However, some hobbies can reach noise levels that could harm your ears and lead to hearing loss. Let’s look at a few fun activities that…
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Is There a Link Between Migraines and Hearing Loss?
If you’ve ever had a migraine, you know how awful they can be. What you may not know is that migraines may also slightly increase your risk of sudden hearing loss. Migraine Symptoms Migraines are…