On Valentine’s Day, many aspire to flowers, chocolate and loving moments. While enjoying heartfelt reflections, it is also critical to discover how healthy hearts and eating smart can positively influence our quality of life for years to come. With approximately 655,000 people dying annually of heart disease [...]
Hearing and visual impairments are common in older adults, with an estimated 33% of individuals age 70 years and older are affected by hearing loss and 18% by vision impairment. Because the incidence and prevalence of these sensory impairments increase with age, hearing and vision loss will [...]
Also known as “head noise,” tinnitus is the perception of sound in one or both ears when no external sound is present. In the U.S., it is estimated that 30-35 million Americans struggle with Tinnitus and for approximately 2 million people it can be severe or even [...]
As your trusted Doctors of Audiology, we want you to know Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids are coming to market. While much publicity is expected, with many product claims (some true…) being made, you deserve to Hear the Facts and make well-informed decisions. Just like family, you can [...]
With November being Diabetes Awareness month, do you know about… What it is? Prevalence? Signs and symptoms? How it relates to hearing loss? Type 2 diabetes is dysfunction in how our body regulates and uses sugar (glucose) as fuel. This chronic disease results in excess sugar circulating through the bloodstream. When [...]
“Blindness separates us from things, but deafness separates us from people.” –Helen Keller As reputable research emphasizes: “The coronavirus pandemic has certainly raised awareness about social isolation and feelings of loneliness and thus, there has never been a more opportune time to implement strategies for [...]
Dizziness encompasses various sensations including feeling unsteady on your feet, woozy or faint. Often times, vertigo is experienced as if you or your surroundings are spinning or moving. These episodic symptoms may be triggered or made worse by walking, standing up or head movements. It is estimated [...]
Especially with our growing population of active seniors, it is important to understand how hearing loss relates to cognitive decline. Getting more exercise typically refers to healthy habits such as walking, biking, treadmills, swimming, yoga or gym routines. As these activities enhance physical fitness, it is remarkable [...]
