Surfer’s Ear (and Other Summer Hearing Disorders)
Summer in Los Angeles means it’s time to hang ten! But before you hit the surf, you’ll want to take precautions to protect your ears. Surfing, swimming and other water activities can lead to painful ear infections – and maybe worse. What is Surfer’s Ear? The name surfer’s ear is misleading because even those in…
Age-Related Hearing Loss Genes Identified
Approximately 48 million Americans experience hearing loss to some degree. Those with a hearing impairment in Los Angeles are most likely to develop the condition as a result of noise exposure or natural aging. While hearing protection can help prevent the former, there is little that can be done to stop age-related hearing loss. Scientists…
Kids with Cochlear Implants Should Sing More, Researchers Say
Whether you’re the type who bounds onstage and belts out a tune every opportunity you can or wouldn’t dare croon out loud unless in the privacy of your own shower, singing can be an enjoyable experience. And for kids with cochlear implants in Los Angeles, it can be downright beneficial. Finnish Study Shows Benefits of…
Bring a Companion to Your Hearing Test
They say the first step to resolving a problem is admitting you have one in the first place. When it comes to hearing loss, the condition isn’t always obvious; bringing along a spouse or other family member can help your audiologist understand the scope of the problem and goes a long way toward finding a…
Exploring the Connection Between Hearing Loss and Cognitive Decline
Hearing loss is widespread in Encino. An estimated one out of every five Californians has a hearing impairment to some degree; whether mild or severe, the impact on their daily lives is great. Not only does hearing loss make communication difficult; it has been linked to a number of health hazards. One of the most…
Surprising Causes of Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is one of the most common physical health conditions in Los Angeles and across the U.S. It affects approximately 48 million people and can strike individuals of all ages. You probably have at least a passing knowledge of the factors most likely to contribute to hearing loss, but there are some less-obvious causes…
When Your 8 to 5 Exceeds 85 Decibels
If you’re like most people in Los Angeles, you probably think hearing loss won’t be a problem until you’re well into your golden years. The truth is, only one-third of adults with a hearing impairment are older than 65. Hearing loss affects people of all ages, and one of the most common culprits in younger…
How Do Your Ears Work?
If you’re like most people in Los Angeles, you probably don’t give your ears much thought unless you’re stabbing a hole through the lobe or covering them up when it’s cold. The ears are surprisingly complex organs that collect and process sounds in the environment and send them to the brain for interpretation. Think of…
Hearing Loss & Osteoporosis
October is National Audiology Awareness Month, an opportunity for those in Los Angeles to learn more about the profession of audiology and the importance of hearing protection in order to help prevent hearing loss. Much of the education centers on well-known complications and side effects of hearing loss – isolation, depression, dementia, increased risk of…
Why Should You Have a Hearing Screening?
There are certain things in life we take for granted: Tom Brady defying the aging process, Kanye West behaving controversially, and the return of Starbucks’ pumpkin spice lattes even before the leaves begin to change colors. Many of us would add “hearing” to that list, assuming it will always be there for us until the…