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Balance & Hearing: What’s the Connection?
Do you ever experience balance problems or feel unsteady on your feet while walking at Torrance Park? If so, you may have a balance disorder. Those who have hearing loss are at an increased risk…
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What You Don’t Know Can Hurt Your Hearing
The two most common causes of hearing loss are aging and exposure to loud noises. But beyond these causes are several lesser-known factors that may be putting your hearing at risk. Alcohol Consumption As one…
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National Diabetes Month: How Diabetes & Hearing Loss Are Linked
Did you know that November is National Diabetes Month? This means there’s no better time to learn about diabetes and its connection to other disorders, including hearing loss. We review a study linking diabetes to…
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Audiology Awareness: How Audiologists Treat Hearing and Balance Disorders
This month is the perfect time to finally schedule a hearing test. Why? Because October is Audiology Awareness Month! Let’s examine what an audiologist does and discuss a few of the conditions that they can…
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Can Multiple Sclerosis Cause Hearing Loss?
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disorder that occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks the lining of the nerve. This can impact how your brain sends signals to other parts of your body, leading…
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Ear Tubes: A Solution for Recurring Ear Infections in Children
Does your child seem to constantly get ear infections? If so, they may be a candidate for ear tubes. Continue reading to learn more about the benefits of tympanostomy tubes. What Is an Ear Infection?…
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Is There a Link Between Hearing Loss and Migraines?
Have you ever developed an intense headache accompanied by nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light and sound? If so, you may have experienced a migraine. While common, the causes are not fully understood, and the…
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Does Hearing Loss Trigger Alzheimer’s?
Forgetting someone’s name whom you just met or where you put your car keys is a normal part of getting older. But for the more than five million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease, their memory…
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October is Audiology Awareness Month
Hearing loss can be a confusing experience that leaves you feeling discouraged, frustrated and isolated. October is Audiology Awareness Month, which means now is a great time to learn about life changes that can help…
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What to Know Before Your First Audiologist Visit
Most individuals with hearing loss wait an average of seven years before finally seeking treatment. This means their first visit to the audiologist may take place after years of struggling to hear and living with…