Several months ago I had a patient at my office and I was asked how do you attack tinnitus? Tinnitus is defined as a variety of different noises that are heard inside your head. It may be a ringing, roaring, rushing, chirping, clicking, and even music or voices. It can be minimal or it can drive you nuts. It may be intermittent or constant and keeps you from sleeping at night. It may vary in ...
We officially have started the holiday season. Its a time for love and reflection. We find ourselves counting our blessings. At the forefront of our blessings are our families. While we are enjoying dinners and celebrations it is important to stay healthy at the same time. Unfortunately, the holiday season also brings colds, and the flu. People are more active; out and about, shopping, meeting friends, attending extra church events, going to holiday movies. Germs ...
If you know someone who has hearing aid then you may wonder why some people seem to have problems with their hearing instruments? Many people complain to their friends about them. We have people all the time that will come in and tell us that they don't know if they want to spend money on hearing instruments because their friends keep them in a drawer. Some people complain and then there are those that ...
Today’s fact raises awareness of two of the biggest detriments of hearing loss—loneliness and social isolation. And they are not a huge surprise, when you think about it: Humans are social creatures, and when hearing, communicating, and interacting become more challenging due to hearing loss, it’s naturally easier to decline invitations, ship and transact online, and just stay home. The unfortunate reality of living a socially withdrawn life, however, is that it ...
Cognitive decline is a decrease in brain function. Perhaps your memory is not as sharp as it used to be. Maybe when people speak to you there is difficulty in putting the meaning together. Often, there is difficulty in how well you think and function. Cognitive decline can also cause emotional problems as well as language impairment. People may lose interest in some of their most favorite activities. There is a definite change in energy ...
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