Can Your Diet Affect Tinnitus?
Do you experience a ringing or buzzing in your ears? This condition is known as tinnitus. Tinnitus is a symptom of many different conditions and can be exacerbated by other triggers. Some people seem to experience worsening symptoms when consuming certain foods or beverages. A Closer Look at Tinnitus Tinnitus affects millions of Americans every…
How Hearing Aids Can Help Tinnitus
Tinnitus is a common condition that affects millions of Americans every year. For those with chronic symptoms, it can be more than a mild irritation; it can significantly impact their quality of life and make everyday things like going to work or meeting friends at Fort Thomas Coffee. In these cases, it’s essential to find…
Can You Have Hearing Loss in Only One Ear?
Hearing loss can occur in one or both ears. While bilateral hearing loss (both ears) is more common, unilateral hearing loss (one ear) can occur. Approximately 60,000 Americans have unilateral hearing loss. Though unilateral hearing loss may only affect one ear, it is important to seek treatment immediately. Let’s examine some signs and symptoms of…
How To Manage Tinnitus While Flying
Are you someone who experiences tinnitus and is also planning a trip this summer or has to fly regularly for work? If so, you are likely curious as to how to manage your tinnitus and prevent other symptoms of airplane ear while flying. What Is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is the experience of ringing in one or…
How To Protect Your Hearing While Outdoors
The weather’s getting warmer, and the days are getting longer, which makes it the perfect time to get outside and have some summer fun. However, certain outdoor activities may put your hearing at risk. Let’s take a closer look at how to protect your hearing while spending time outdoors. How Loud Noises Cause Hearing Loss…
How to Build the Best Relationship with Your Audiologist
According to a 2020 study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, “The overall proportion of participants 70 years and older who own and use hearing aids rose from 15.0% in 2011 to 16.9% in 2015 and 18.5% in 2018.” This means more and more people are beginning to wear hearing aids. If you have hearing loss…
How Do Frustration and Anger Impact Your Hearing?
It’s normal to become frustrated and angry from day to day. However, if you don’t learn how to manage these feelings in a healthy way, it can impact your health—including your hearing! While the connection between frustration/anger and hearing loss isn’t exactly direct, research does show that there’s a link. We review what the research…
Tips for Skiing with Hearing Aids
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “In 2019, 7.1% of adults aged 45 and over used a hearing aid.” If you’re among this population and you ski or wish to start, below we review tips to help you make the most of the experience. Wear a Headband or Earmuffs There are multiple…
What’s the Link Between Poor Air Quality and Hearing Loss?
Aging and exposure to loud noise are two of the more common causes of hearing loss. However, many factors may increase your risk for the condition. Studies have shown that prolonged exposure to poor air quality may harm your hearing. Research on Air Quality and Hearing Loss A study published in 2022 analyzed data from…
New Year’s Resolutions to Make for Your Hearing
Hearing loss is extremely common, affecting around 15% of adults in the U.S., or 37.5 million people, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. Despite its prevalence, although 28.8 million American adults could benefit from hearing aids, only one in five actually wear them, reports the Hearing Loss Association of America….