One of the most profound experiences of the human condition is learning to recognize and moderate our feelings and emotions. In short, we humans are prone to moods. On the positive spectrum, we can identify these as content, happy, joyful, or peaceful. But we can swing towards negative feelings easily, too. Grumpy, stressed, defeated, and hopeless are all feelings even …
Most people are a little grossed out by earwax. You know – the sticky or flaky wax-like material that oozes from your ears? If you are like most people, you probably haven’t given earwax much of a thought however earwax plays an important role in your hearing. Here is more than you thought you have ever wanted to know about …
Like most machines, even hearing aids require maintenance and routine upkeep in order to work to their maximum potential. That might mean taking your hearing aids in for a checkup or small repairs every now and again, some of which might be covered by the manufacturer’s warranty or the purchase agreement when you initially bought them. But, many small …
Starting the New Year with health-centered goals is a great way to prioritize your wellness. Hearing health is an integral aspect of overall health that tends to be overlooked. With hearing loss being the third most common chronic medical condition that people navigate today, tending to hear health is important. Kick-off the New Year by scheduling an appointment for a …
When we think of hearing loss due to too loud noise, we often think about people who work day in and day out in noisy environments. People who work in factories, the military, and musicians have a higher rate of hearing loss than folks in quieter professions. That’s why federal standards were enacted to protect people’s hearing in situations where …
When you are feeling a slight headache or muscle ache, it’s normal to resort to taking an over-the-counter painkiller to reduce inflammation. While this is harmless if done every now and then if you resort to this regularly, then there are potential side effects and this includes your hearing. The Painkiller Study A 2017 study suggests an unsuspected link …
There are many positives for your loved one within the setting of a nursing home or caregiving facility. Aside from having attentive care twenty-four hours a day, there are also often social-positive activities curated for their interests. Maintaining social connections can help to dispel feelings of isolation and depression. Urge your loved one to participate in facility activities like movie …
Hearing loss impacts millions throughout the United States. With more than one in eight people over the age of 12 demonstrating hearing loss in both ears, we can count the number of those living with hearing loss well into the tens of millions. Along with having difficulty hearing, people with hearing loss often face other negative mental, emotional, and physical …
Your medical professional probably screens for diabetes at your yearly physical. This is a standard procedure because of the high rates of diabetes within the United States, with more than one in ten persons in this country qualifying as diabetic. However, it’s less likely that you’ve had a hearing exam within the past five years. And yet, hearing loss …
It might surprise you to learn that hearing health professionals are vitally important in the follow-up treatment and care for traumatic brain injuries (TBI). This is because injuries of this type often result in hearing loss as well as vestibular and central auditory problems. A traumatic brain injury is defined as a blow to the head, specifically with great force …
