Discover the surprising connection between hearing loss and movement disorders. Learn how regular hearing checkups can help protect brain function and improve health.
Read MoreI recently heard that cigarette smoking can cause hearing loss. Is this true?
Question: I recently heard that cigarette smoking can cause hearing loss. Is this true? Answer: Research involving adults and animals exposed to cigarettes identified nicotinic-like receptors in the inner ear where hearing signals are sent to the brain. This finding...
Medicare Appointment Hearing Test
Question: My primary care physician recommends a hearing test at my initial Medicare appointment. Why does he do this if I have no complaints about my hearing yet? Answer: At that initial Medicare exam your physician is setting up...
Better Hearing for Christmas
Question: What do you get the person for Christmas who doesn’t want anything, but you know they would love to hear better? Answer: Many claim they don’t NEED anything for Christmas, especially not something else sitting around, but often...
Thankful for Better Hearing
Question: Have you made your Thanksgiving gratitude checklist yet? Answer: November is a great time of year to stop and remember gratitude for things so easily taken for granted. But how about in our daily lives? Do we show...
Hearing Loss and Diabetes
Question: How is Diabetes linked to hearing loss? Answer: Changes caused by diabetes can injure tiny arteries and nerves in the inner ear resulting in permanent damage and hearing loss of 25 dB or more. Nearly 10% of the...
Does smoking impact loss of hearing?
Question: Does smoking impact loss of hearing? Answer: Research shows that cigarette smoking has an increased risk of hearing loss in humans. Cigarette smoking may negatively affect hearing through ototoxic effects or by restricting oxygen in the blood that...
Hand Dryers: For Kids, Beware the Noise
It’s no secret that hand dryers in public bathrooms can be loud, but turns out the noise level can be dangerous to your child’s ears.
Read MoreWhy Should You Bring a Companion?
We provide you with seven reasons you should bring a companion to your appointment. Not only does it help you, but it helps us too!
Read MoreHearing Loss Affects People of All Ages
The idea that hearing loss happens to people in their old age simply isn’t true. People across all generations experience some degree of hearing loss.
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