Treatment Options for Dizziness
There are many possible causes for dizziness and vertigo symptoms, including: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) Meniere’s disease Ear infection Multiple sclerosis Concussion Alcohol Medication toxicity Stroke Viral meningitis Once your doctor has determined the underlying cause of your dizziness/vertigo, you can begin treatment. Below are some of the most common dizziness treatments. Vestibular Rehabilitation…
Can Exercise Cause Hearing Loss?
Exercise has a number of benefits, including improving your body and your mind. But it does have some downsides, especially when it comes to your hearing. The two biggest dangers to your hearing while exercising come in the form of lifting weights and listening to music. Dangers of Weightlifting When weightlifting, you put your body…
Why People Don’t Seek Hearing Loss Treatment
Most people get glasses when they realize they can’t see and have their cavities filled when they can’t chew without pain, but for some reason, seeking treatment for hearing loss is not deemed as essential. Below are the top three reasons why individuals with hearing loss put off seeking treatment. They Can Hear Fine Hearing…
Talk to Your Loved Ones About Their Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is a deeply personal topic for many people. When you can’t hear well and have to rely on technology and accommodations from others in order to communicate, it can make you feel like you’ve lost your independence and autonomy. In addition, feeling like you’re missing out on conversations never feels good, no matter…
Understanding the Vestibular System
While you may have been told that the inner ear can affect your balance, chances are that’s all the details you received. The vestibular system is a complicated sensory structure that provides your brain with information about where your body is in space; your brain uses this information to keep you standing upright. Understanding the…
Should You Have Your Hearing Aids Professionally Cleaned?
Hearing aids are built to withstand some levels of moisture and debris, but they require regular maintenance and cleaning to ensure residue doesn’t build up and clog the essential components of the devices. In addition, hearing aids can encourage earwax production by stimulating the aural canal while blocking earwax migration out of the ear canals….
Hearing Aids Can Improve Your Safety
It is no secret that hearing aids can improve your hearing and help with your communication. But did you know that treating your hearing loss can improve your quality of life, increase your independence and even strengthen your feelings of safety? Improve Balance According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, millions of people…
Hearing Assistance Dogs
You’ve likely heard of seeing-eye dogs, but what about hearing assistance dogs? Service dogs are available for a variety of physical and psychological disorders. Any breed of dog can be trained to become a service dog; the most important characteristic of a service dog is that they are friendly and approachable – in other words,…
Protect Your Ears This Super Bowl
February 2nd is the day many have been waiting for all year – the 54th Super Bowl. While we may not know which team will bring home the title, there is one sure thing about this football tradition: you have to protect your hearing. Going to the Game If you are one of the lucky…
Can Meditation Help Tinnitus?
Tinnitus is that pesky ringing, buzzing, whistling or humming in your ears that no one else can hear. According to the American Tinnitus Association, more than 45 million Americans have experienced tinnitus, and nearly 20 million are affected on a regular basis. Those who are most likely to experiencing tinnitus are men, older adults and…
