Staying Engaged with Stronger Hearing Health
Hearing health directly affects communication. You need your sense of hearing to engage meaningfully with the people around you, and any interruptions to it can have real impacts on your relationships and sense of connection. is passionate about research in otology and neurotology, and, as such, we want to take the time to discuss how…
The Role of Nutrition in Protecting Hearing
When you think of protecting your hearing, you probably think of avoiding loud noises and wearing earplugs. Of course, these actions are great for hearing protection, but have you ever considered how other health choices you make, such as diet and exercise, might also support your hearing health? Let’s explore these fascinating connections. Nutrients Your…
Hearing and Heart Health: Maintaining Wellness Through Better Hearing
Your hearing and your heart may be more connected than most people realize. The inner ear depends on a steady supply of oxygen-rich blood to function properly, so conditions that affect circulation can also affect hearing. If you’ve noticed changes in your hearing and you have cardiovascular risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes…
How Stress And Lifestyle Choices Influence Hearing Health
Stress doesn’t just affect your mood, sleep or energy level. It can also influence how you hear and process sound. If you’ve been under pressure for weeks or months and have started noticing ringing in your ears, difficulty following conversations or a sense that sounds feel different than they used to, you’re not imagining it….
Healthy Aging And Hearing: The Overlooked Connection
Hearing often changes gradually with age. Higher-frequency sounds may become difficult to detect first, which can make speech sound less distinct even when it remains loud enough to hear. The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders reports that about one in three adults ages 65 to 74 has hearing loss. Nearly half of…
Scheduling a Back-to-School Hearing Test for the Whole Family
The start of a new school year is a natural time to check in on your family’s health, and hearing deserves a place on that list. Scheduling hearing evaluations for both children and adults before school begins can help identify issues that may affect communication, learning and daily life. According to the Centers for Disease…
Why Summer Is Ideal for Updating Your Hearing Baseline
If it has been a year or two since your last hearing test, summer can be one of the easiest times to schedule one. A hearing baseline gives you a clear snapshot of how you’re hearing today, making it much easier to spot meaningful changes later. For many adults, especially after age 50, that’s valuable…
Understanding the Results of Your Hearing Test
If you’ve had a hearing test recently, your results were presented on a chart known as an audiogram. This chart might look somewhat confusing at first, but it’s actually a visual representation of what you’re able to hear, and the symbols it uses aren’t hard to learn. Let’s break down how to read an audiogram….
What Happens During a Professional Hearing Evaluation?
If you have concerns about your hearing, or simply want a baseline for future comparison, a professional hearing evaluation is an important first step. At The House Institute Hearing Health Centers, hearing tests and evaluations are designed to be comfortable, thorough and easy to understand, giving you clear answers about your health. Conversation and History…
Choosing the Right Hearing Protection
Fireworks, sports games, concerts and outdoor hobbies: events like these are what make summer vibrant and memorable. At , we want you to enjoy your summer to the fullest, but we’re also cautious about hearing damage from loud noise. There are myriad options for hearing protection available, so let’s discuss them and what circumstances each…