What Is the Connection Between Concussions and Auditory Processing?
A concussion is a mild form of traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a jolt, blow or bump to the head, most often associated with sports and car crashes. Concussion symptoms will vary in severity depending on the type and force of impact but often include headache, nausea or vomiting, loss of consciousness, slurred speech,…
How Cleaning Your Hearing Aids Can Prevent Infection
Cleaning your hearing aids is not only an essential part of maintaining your device, but it can help prevent ear infections as well. Let’s look at why proper cleaning techniques are so important, as well as the ways you can care for your hearing devices. Hearing Aid Buildup Can Increase Infection Risk Hearing aids do…
How Can Potassium Affect Hearing Health?
Numerous factors can impact your hearing health, from aging to genetics and exposure to loud noise. Some research has indicated that your potassium intake can affect your hearing loss risk. What the Research Says A 2019 study looked at the relationships between potassium intake and hearing loss. Researchers examined data from the Korean National Health…
When is it Time to Upgrade Your Hearing Aids?
Hearing aids are an incredible tool for millions of people with hearing loss. In fact, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, nearly “28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from using hearing aids.” However, like with all technology, there will come a time when your current hearing aids are no longer…
What Is Hidden Hearing Loss and How Is It Identified?
Standard hearing tests determine how well an individual hears specific frequencies of sound. They are the most common method of identifying hearing loss and cannot diagnose hidden hearing loss. Hidden hearing loss is diagnosed through a speech-in-sound test. You may be a good candidate for a speech-in-sound test if you’re experiencing hearing difficulties but display…
How To Prevent Hearing Loss in Young Adults
Though hearing loss is more common in older adults, people of any age can develop the condition. Research tells us that more young adults have hearing loss than they realize. Young Adults and Noise-induced Hearing Loss A study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention examined rates of noise-induced hearing loss in adults. They discovered that…
Here’s Why It Is Important To Protect Your Residual Hearing
Residual hearing refers to any remaining hearing you have after hearing loss has occurred. Hearing loss is not a one-time occurrence. It can change or worsen over time if you don’t take steps to protect it. Limiting noise exposure and consistently wearing hearing aids are two ways you can help prevent progressing hearing loss. Let’s…
Is Technology Putting Your Kids and Teens at Risk for Hearing Loss?
Smartphones are convenient for online shopping, playing games, listening to music and watching TV on the go. The devices have a lot of perks, but one unfortunate growing issue with them is the potential for noise-induced hearing loss. For a long time, hearing loss has been incorrectly associated with aging. While hearing loss and aging can…
What Is Low-Frequency Hearing Loss?
Not all hearing loss is the same. While most commonly, people with hearing loss first notice difficulty hearing higher-frequency sounds (like children’s voices), rarely, some people will develop low-frequency hearing loss. What Is Low-Frequency Hearing Loss? Low-frequency hearing loss means that you have a reduced ability to hear lower-pitched sounds. It is also referred to as reverse-slope…
Here’s How You Can Protect Your Hearing While Exercising Outdoors
Exercising outdoors is a great way to stay healthy while enjoying the warm summer months. Whether hiking, running, biking, playing pickleball or swimming at Venice Beach, protecting your hearing while exercising is essential. Take a look at a couple of tips for ensuring your hearing safety while you enjoy that run at the park. Keep Your Ears…