Hearing Blog

Hearing loss is a serious condition you may not even know you are living with. This is because hearing loss can develop slowly over time, due to old age (presbycusis) or noise induced hearing loss, due to excessive noise at work or recreation.  It is often the people around you who notice you are missing conversation and first mention it. If people around you are suggesting this, then this is a good time to seek...

Along with hearing aids to treat hearing loss, there are some other treatment options that could relieve your experience of tinnitus, and keep your hearing safe. Changes in diet, and protecting yourself from loud noises, will have an effect on your hearing. Another treatment option is acupuncture, a common treatment in Traditional Chinese Medicine, that may also be effective for hearing loss and tinnitus. What is Acupuncture? Acupuncture is a common treatment in Traditional Chinese...

There are approximately 3 million head injuries in the US each year, ranging from severe and life-threatening injuries to mild concussions. Head injuries can lead to changes in motor abilities, changes in mood, and even impaired cognitive function. Injuries can also lead to permanent hearing loss and tinnitus.   Main Causes of Head Injuries Traumatic head injuries can be caused by any fall, bump, or blow to the head. A shaking or jolting of the...

Have you ever wondered how people thought about hearing loss in the past? Today we know that hearing loss can’t be cured, and the best treatment options are with cochlear implants or hearing aids that can help you hear clearly, even in complex listening environments. Here’s a look back at some of the comical, and at times frightening, hearing loss “cures” of the past. Using Tools Hearing loss has been a problem for thousands of...