The Link Between Diabetes, Hearing and Balance
Did you know diabetes can impact your hearing and balance? Diabetes can damage the nerves and blood vessels of the ear, which can have a negative effect on your balance and can cause hearing loss. In fact, hearing loss is twice as common in adults with diabetes.1 You are also at a greater risk of…
Protect Your Hearing This Summer
It’s summertime, and the livin’ is easy. But outdoor activities can lead to noise-induced hearing loss, so people of all ages should take extra precautions to protect their hearing. Prolonged exposure to the sounds of lawn mowers, power tools, motorized vehicles, sporting events, concerts and fireworks can lead to irreversible hearing damage. Fortunately, you can take steps to…
Brain Fitness & Hearing Loss
Recent studies have shown a link between hearing loss and cognitive health. Patients with untreated hearing loss are at an increased risk for developing degenerative cognitive disorders such as dementia. Similarly, brain fitness software and training may also be able to help with hearing. A study to look at the effects of brain fitness software…
Psst! Have You Heard About the Whisper Hearing System?
San Francisco Audiology is one of the first practices in the world to offer Whisper, a new hearing system that is constantly learning and improving. Designed by a team of artificial intelligence, hearing care, hardware and software experts, the Whisper hearing system comes with two earpieces, like a traditional hearing aid, and a unique, pocket-sized…
What Is Considered a ‘Normal’ Hearing Range?
The term “normal hearing” is commonly used by audiologists in order to explain what people with hearing loss can and cannot hear. Below we review the different degrees of hearing loss and go over what exactly is considered normal. How Are Sounds Measured? Sounds can be measured in both Hertz (Hz) and decibels (dB). Hertz…
Signs You Should Treat Your Hearing Loss
Approximately 48 million Americans have hearing loss, and you may be one of them. Hearing loss is a progressive condition that develops slowly over time, meaning you may not notice you have it until it has advanced beyond a stage that is easily treatable. Because untreated hearing loss is linked with feelings of loneliness, depression,…
What to Expect from Your Hearing Exam
If you experience any of the signs of hearing loss – like thinking everyone around you is mumbling, frequently asking people to repeat themselves, having trouble following conversations at Rich Table and other busy settings or withdrawing from social situations you once enjoyed – it is time to schedule a hearing test. Below is an…
What’s the Difference Between a Hearing Screening & a Hearing Evaluation?
The terms hearing screening and hearing evaluation are often thrown around and used interchangeably. Understanding the difference can ensure you are scheduling the right appointment in order to get the information you are looking for. Below is a breakdown of what each term means. What Is a Hearing Screening? Much like the driving test you…
Understanding Otoacoustic Emissions Hearing Tests
In order to put together a treatment plan for your hearing loss, your audiologist first needs to run a series of tests. While some tests determine the frequency and amplitude of sounds you can hear, others are used to test the function of your ears. For example, otoacoustic emissions (OAE) tests evaluate the function of…
Can Hearing Loss Cause Fatigue?
Do you feel extra tired or run-down lately, or like there’s nothing you’d rather do after a socially-distanced get together at Mission Dolores Park than lie down and rest? While there are plenty of factors that can contribute to feeling fatigued, there’s one that may surprise you: hearing loss. Hearing Loss and Depression Just like…