Benefits of Sleeping on Your Back
Do you enjoy sleeping on your stomach, or are you more of a side sleeper? Research shows that neither of these positions is ideal; the best position for sleeping is actually on your back. We review some of the benefits below. Reduced Back Pain A 2019 review article published in BMJ Open, a peer-reviewed open…
Temporary Hearing Loss: Why Does It Happen and How Is It Treated?
While most hearing loss is permanent, there are some patients who are lucky enough to have their hearing return. Known as temporary hearing loss, this condition has three common causes. Below is a look at each cause and their standard treatment. Exposure to Loud Noise Standing in the front row of a concert at Tabernacle…
What Causes Your Ear to Bleed?
Blood coming out of your ear can be rather alarming, especially if you don’t know what is causing it. There are a number of conditions that can result in your ear bleeding. Understanding the causes can help you seek treatment quickly should you ever find yourself in this position. Perforated Eardrum Your outer and middle…
How to Clean Your Hearing Aids
Your hearing aids are complex electronic devices that play an important role in helping you connect with the hearing world. To make sure they stay in good working order, proper maintenance is key. One of the most important components of good hearing aid maintenance is cleaning. Below is a breakdown of how to clean the…
Four Benefits of Hearing Aids
Though approximately 48 million Americans suffer from hearing loss, only one in five actually seeks treatment. In addition, those who do seek treatment wait an average of 10 years to do so. This is likely due to stigma and misconceptions about wearing hearing aids. Today’s hearing aids offer incredible features that improve communication and boost…
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…
