Hearing Loss

Every time you visit your doctor, he makes sure to tell you about the importance of eating a healthy diet. Staying fit and watching your waistline can have numerous health benefits, such as longer lifespan, fewer trips to the hospital, and even improved mental and emotional states. But did you know that some foods can actually help you maintain your hearing ability—and even prevent hearing… Read More

You have heard that children are prone to ear infections, but this simply isn’t normal. Your child is continually crying, pulling at his ear, and can’t sleep for more than a few hours—and it seems to happen all over again every few months. Is there a reason this keeps happening, and is there anything you can do to prevent it? Serous Otitis Media Otitis media… Read More

Children rely on hearing and speech from a very early age. Their ability to hear helps them learn how to use and understand language and is vital to developing social skills. But when a child has a hearing condition, he or she will miss out on sound cues and spoken language, causing a number of cognitive, academic, and developmental problems. Children with hearing problems may… Read More

Many hearing problems in children are temporary, and will improve as the child ages or is treated properly for an ear infection. However, children with severe hearing impairments (between 35-70 decibels) may need hearing devices, speech training, and other rehabilitative measures to help their communication abilities. A properly-fitted hearing aid can help a hearing-impaired child in a number of ways. The child will be able… Read More

There are many different causes of hearing loss at birth. An infant could have suffered trauma in the womb that interfered with proper development, or he could have a genetic malformation that affected the structure of his ears. Parents can also pass on certain traits to their children, called hereditary factors, which increase the likelihood of hearing loss. How Genetic Factors Affect Hearing Genes are… Read More

Nearly 50 million people in the U.S. are suffering from some form of hearing loss. While most hearing loss is due to age-related causes, many people will experience hearing loss at a young age due to noise exposure, leading to premature deafness and ringing in the ears. Ear protection such as earplugs and earmuffs are an incredibly effective way to prevent premature hearing damage. However,… Read More

Every New Year’s Eve, people worldwide make resolutions to make their next year a little bit better. Many resolve to exercise more, watch less TV, or take more vacations, focusing on their mental and physical health. However, resolutions involving hearing health are often overlooked, despite the fact that hearing ability is directly related to both emotional and mental well-being. 3 Simple But Effective New Year’s… Read More