The Link Between Alcohol and Hearing Loss
Excessive drinking is linked to a variety of chronic diseases, including high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, liver disease, cancer, dementia, depression, anxiety and alcoholism. What many don’t know is that alcohol abuse is also linked to hearing loss. Alcohol & Brain Health A study by the University of Ulm in Germany found that heavy…
How to Protect Your Hearing Aids from the Cold
Now that winter is here (or what passes for it in sunny California), it’s important to take care of your hearing aids by protecting them from the cold. And while it’s true that people with hearing loss in La Verne don’t fact the same cold temperature extremes as those in other parts of the U.S.,…
Coming Soon to a Retailer Near You: Hearing Aids
If you are experiencing hearing loss in La Verne, you’ll soon be able to purchase hearing aids directly from retail shelves provided the FDA releases guidelines as expected. This is a direct result of the Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act of 2017. Pros & Cons of OTC Hearing Aids Hearing loss impacts about one in every…
The Technical Evolution of Hearing Aids
If you’re experiencing hearing loss in La Verne, the odds are good that you’ll benefit from hearing aids. Nine out of ten hearing impaired individuals have sensorineural hearing loss affecting the inner ear. This type cannot be corrected medically or surgically, but amplification is effective in restoring the ability to communicate. If you are unfamiliar…
The Evolution of Smart Hearing Aids
With the exception of politicians, it seems that everything is getting smarter these days. We have technology to thank (or blame, depending on your perspective) for this. Artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and more have led to a new category of smart devices running the gamut from thermostats and doorbells to light bulbs and coffee…
Hearing Aids May Delay Onset of Dementia
There has long been a recognized correlation between hearing loss and dementia in La Verne and throughout the country. While the association between impaired hearing and cognitive decline is well-understood, one question that hasn’t had a solid answer is whether hearing aids can help delay or prevent the onset of dementia. A new study indicates…
This Smartphone App Can Diagnose Ear Infections!
Any parent with a young child in La Verne has no doubt made a trip to the doctor’s office in order to relieve their child’s pain and discomfort. Fluid buildup in the middle ear is common in kids due to their still-developing anatomy. But more often than we’d like to admit, the go-to tool of…
Can Auditory Attention Decoding Solve the Cocktail Party Effect?
Hearing aids provide excellent benefit to the majority of people with hearing loss in Claremont. But there are certain instances in which their limitations prevent users from getting much benefit out of them. Cocktail parties are an excellent example. What is the Cocktail Party Effect? Hearing aids work by boosting the volume of sounds in the…
Why Should You Have a Hearing Screening?
Many individuals in La Verne take their hearing for granted – until there is a problem. By then, their treatment options are likely to be limited. Scheduling a hearing screening is the best way to discover a problem early, increasing your chances for a long-term solution. Hearing Loss Statistics Hearing loss affects about 20 percent…
No Butts About It: Smoking Causes Hearing Loss
Cigarettes are like little sticks of dynamite – deadly when you light them. There are just too many proven health risks to argue any other way, and new research adds another hazard to that long list: hearing loss. The Link Between Cigarette Smoking & Hearing About one in five people suffer from impaired hearing in…