The Connection Between Heart Hearth & Hearing Loss
Caring for your cardiovascular system is essential, as cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Exercising can not only keep your heart healthy, but it can also protect your auditory system too. Below we explore what heart disease is, how it is linked to…
Protecting Your Ears This Summer
Summer is here, and there’s no better way to spend it than attending outdoor concerts, swimming at Joe Wheeler State Park and getting yardwork done. But summer activities can put your ears at risk. Learn what causes damage to your ears and how to keep them safe below. Noisy Summertime Activities Your favorite summer activities…
What Diseases Cause Hearing Loss?
Hearing loss can be caused by more than just exposure to loud noises and the natural process of aging. There are a number of medical conditions that include hearing loss on their list of symptoms. Understanding what conditions put your hearing at risk can help you protect yourself. Diabetes More than 30 million Americans are…
Can You Make Your Ear Roar?
Most people will be confused by this question, but there are a few folks who will understand. While we generally have control over most of our muscles, there are a few that move on their own in response to certain stimuli. It turns out, a muscle that sits in the inner ear called the tensor…
Four Key Places to Protect Your Hearing
The most common causes of hearing loss are aging and noise exposure. While growing old is unavoidable, hearing loss caused by exposure to loud noises, known as noise-induced hearing loss, can be prevented. Understanding what environments pose the largest risk can help you prevent hearing loss in the future. Understanding Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Sounds are…
Dating with Hearing Loss
Dating is hard enough. Add in hearing loss and you can easily feel embarrassed or frustrated about the whole ordeal. This Valentine’s Day, follow the tips below to have a successful date. The Venue Deciding where to have the date is important. Loud bars may be popular among young people, but you are better off…
Apple Cider Vinegar: A Natural Cure for Ear Infections?
Apple cider vinegar is a common household staple that many families in Huntsville and Madison probably have sitting on a shelf in their pantry. It’s uses extend far beyond the kitchen; ACV can improve digestion, boost the immune system, leave your bathtub sparkling clean, remove germs and pesticide residue from fruit, add volume to your…
Diseases that Cause Hearing Loss
The majority of people who develop hearing loss in Huntsville and Madison can blame factors such as aging or noise exposure. While these rank as the top causes of hearing impairment, there are other factors that can contribute to a loss of hearing—including certain diseases. Hearing Loss Associated with Medical Conditions Anything that damages the…
Four Reasons You Should Invest in Your Hearing Health
While hearing loss is quite common (there are 48 million people throughout the country experiencing it right now), only about 20 percent who could benefit from the use of a hearing aid actually uses one. Your Huntsville audiologist wants to help you see why investing in a treatment for your hearing loss can do more…