Tinnitus is an often debilitating hearing condition, characterized by ringing ears and other interfering noises, stemming from an array of causes. The proportion of Americans suffering from this continues to grow (over 50,000,000 now), making it a significant concern for audiologists.
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Is It Time for New Hearing Aids?
It’s been well-documented that there are millions of Americans who suffer from hearing loss. As such, proper care of your hearing and obtaining a hearing aid, if necessary, are both important things to consider as we progress toward middle and senior age. If you’re one of the millions who rely on hearing aids to live an elevated quality of life, then knowing if and when it’s time to get a new pair makes all of the difference in the world. Today, we’ll be going over the various items that determine when the time is right.
March 1-7 is Hearing Awareness Week
This week, March 1st through 7th, is Hearing Awareness Week, a terrific time to highlight the importance of auditory care. Although there have been hearing healers/doctors since antiquity, this awareness week is a recent idea, started in Australia, where over one-fifth of the population has mild-to-severe hearing difficulty.
What is the Connection Between Heart Health and Hearing Loss?
Did you know that according to the CDC, approximately 610,000 Americans die annually because of heart disease? Additionally, according to the former Executive Director of the Better Hearing Institute, heart disease is the number one killer of women. Moreover, about one American dies because of cardiovascular disease every minute.
Crackling in Your Ears? Here is Some Relief
Is there anything more bothersome than experiencing a strange sound in your ear? Sometimes it’s a buzzing or ringing, and sometimes it’s the dreaded crackle. Coastal Hearing Care is here to help you understand why that irritating sensation occurs and how to make it go away!
Florida Humidity and Your Hearing Aids
The humidity in Florida is pretty intense sometimes. It can contribute to many problems like allergies, mold/mildew overgrowth, and even make your car rust.
Did you know that humidity is also detrimental to your hearing aids? Yes, and we’d like to show you why, and what you can do about it.
Ringing in 2023 with Hearing Loss
As a brand new year begins, many Americans are taking steps to improve their quality of life and their general wellness. Many are doing this in the form of new diets, exercise, or taking a stronger interest in their health. And while joining a gym or cutting back on carbs are both admirable goals, you might want to consider making an appointment to get your hearing checked. Millions of Americans suffer from hearing loss, and the number increases each and every year. Knowing the signs and scheduling an appointment with an audiologist might be the best New Year’s resolution you make in 2023.
Getting a Loved One to Take a Hearing Test
Self-care is one of the most important aspects of living. And while we usually do a good job at looking after ourselves and our loved ones, sometimes it’s difficult to get those closest to us to admit that they have an issue that needs attention. Among these problems that can come up throughout our lifetime is hearing loss. And while we might notice if someone close to us is beginning to suffer from a loss of hearing, they can’t always tell themselves. No one wants to admit that their hearing isn’t as good as it once was, and getting a loved one to see a professional is sometimes easier said than done.
How to Prevent Hearing Loss with Healthy Habits
Unfortunately, not every form of hearing loss is preventable, but this doesn’t mean there aren’t healthy ways you can prevent hearing loss. After all, no matter which doctor you ask, it’s never too late to start adopting a healthy lifestyle or wearing hearing protection.
Are Your Hearing Aids Outdated?
Nothing can be more frustrating than outdated or damaged hearing aids. Modern technology gives us such an opportunity to recover lost hearing with these wonderful devices. Therefore, it’s crucial to keep them running, test them periodically, and consult your audiologist ASAP if you suspect a problem.
Are you experiencing any of these signs of outdated hearing aids?