Can Wearing Headphones Cause Hearing Loss?
Over the last year, much of our work, school and entertainment has transitioned from in-person to online. If you live in a home with others, there is a good chance you have seen your headphone usage rise along with an increase in screen time. The Link Between Headphones & Hearing Loss There are a variety…
New Drug Makes Potential Hearing Breakthrough
Hearing loss is a wide-reaching condition, affecting more than 48 million Americans. Scientists have been hard at work trying to figure out novel and exciting treatments for hearing loss. New mouse research out of Creighton University School of Medicine has identified a drug that may be able to protect against hearing loss. Chemotherapy and Hearing…
How to Find Relief from Tinnitus
Tinnitus is a phantom ringing, roaring, hissing, whistling, buzzing or humming sound in the ears. These sounds may be soft or loud, intermittent or persistent and in one ear or both. In other words, everyone experiences tinnitus differently. Because tinnitus is a symptom rather than a disease itself, it is impossible to cure unless the…
What’s a Balance Disorder?
Do you ever experience dizziness, lightheadedness, or the feeling that the room around you is spinning, that you might faint or that you’re about to fall over? If the answer is yes to any of these, it’s possible that you have a balance disorder. Balance disorders are caused by problems with some part of the…
How Hearing Aids Help Improve Speech and Memory
Approximately 48 million Americans experience hearing loss. Left untreated, this condition can lead to a number of negative social, emotional and medical problems, including social withdrawal, feelings of loneliness, depression, anxiety and even cognitive decline. Hearing loss can affect your cognitive abilities due to the brain working hard to hear; fortunately, recent research shows that…
Hearing Aids Vs. Cochlear Implants: What Are the Benefits?
There are many risks when you let your hearing loss go untreated, including social withdrawal, feelings of loneliness, anxiety, depression and even dementia. Fortunately, there are more hearing loss solutions than ever before. While many people benefit from wearing hearing aids, some with more severe hearing loss rely on cochlear implants. Below is an overview…
Are Leaf Blowers Harming Your Hearing?
We are now well into fall. That means pumpkin spiced lattes, Halloween decorations and piles and piles of fallen leaves. While brightly colored leaves are nice to look at, the tool most often used to control them, a gas-powered leaf blower, can do more harm than good, especially when it comes to your hearing. Why…
When Should You See an ENT?
An otolaryngologist, also known as an ENT, is a doctor who specializes in identifying, diagnosing and treating disorders of the ear, nose and throat. While you may be familiar with the name, do you know when you should see one? Who Is Your Otolaryngologist? In order to become an ENT doctor, you must complete up…
Four Reasons to Stop Ignoring Your Hearing Loss
More than 48 million Americans experience hearing loss yet only 20 percent who could benefit from a hearing aid seek treatment. In addition to helping improve your hearing, hearing aids offer a number of benefits to your health, safety and overall quality of life. Below are four reasons why you should stop ignoring your hearing…
