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…
