What Can I Do to Identify if I Have Hearing Loss?
Hearing loss can be an underlying issue that goes untreated for years without the patient even realizing it. Since there isn’t as steep of decline as other health issues that are more easily observable, deterioration of hearing can be far worse than one would...
The Link Between the Risk of Falls and Hearing Loss
We all know that aging brings an increase in many risks. Foremost among these is falling. Seeing that a serious fall can be a life-altering event, prevention of falls is critical. Since the ear functions for both hearing and balance, it is reasonable to suspect...
What is Swimmer’s Ear and How it Affects Your Hearing
Swimmer’s ear is one of the most common conditions that affect the ear. It’s an infection that occurs in the outer ear canal, which spans from the pinna (the outer ear) to the tympanic membrane (the eardrum). Medically referred to as “otitis externa,” swimmer’s...
Stress and Hearing
You’ve probably heard that chronic stress can do a number on your cardiovascular system, negatively impacting blood pressure and being a harbinger of diabetes and heart disease. But because of those facts, it can also lead to hearing loss. This is because the tiny...
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