Los Gatos, CA, Audiology Blog
Celebrate World Hearing Day: Ear and hearing care for all!
Our hearing is a sense that helps connect us to the world. When hearing loss sets in it can be more devastating than many first understand. For one thing 90 percent of all cases of hearing loss are sensorineural, which is permanent cell damage, blocking some degree of...
Can Hearing Aids be Stylish?
Congratulations! You’ve taken the steps to get a hearing test and now you are picking your new hearing aids. Whatever nerves you may be feeling about hearing aids, rest assured they’ve come a long way since the pair your grandparents or even your parents wore. Just...
Tips for College Students with Hearing Loss
College is an exciting time filled with learning about yourself and the subjects that interest you. But you may be feeling stressed or anxious about navigating college classes and spaces with hearing loss. Even if you wear hearing aids, experiencing hearing loss in...
A Possible Link between Tinnitus & Painkiller Use
Do you ever find yourself at the end of a long day, finally in bed and ready to finally relax, just to be confronted with an intruding buzz in your ears? The sound may seem like it’s coming from nowhere but your mind, giving you the feeling as though you can’t escape...
Common Hearing Aid Problems & How to Fix Them
Hearing aids are essential devices for millions of people with hearing loss. They provide ample hearing support, allowing people to navigate everyday environments with greater ease and safety. Similar to most electronic devices, you can experience issues that you may...
Why People Avoid Treating Hearing Loss — and Why You Should Schedule a Hearing Test!
Hearing loss is one of the most prevalent medical conditions people live with today. Over 48 million people have some degree of hearing loss, making it the third most common health issue people experience. Even though hearing loss is pervasive, it is still widely...
Start Your New Year with Better Hearing!
The New Year is a great opportunity to commit to your health and wellness. A great way you can do this is by prioritizing your hearing health. The following strategies can effectively support your hearing health in the new year. Schedule a hearing test. Though...
Treating Hearing Loss Could Improve Mobility & Quality of Life
Did you know that hearing loss can impact mobility? Studies show that people with hearing loss were more than twice as likely to limit their movements compared to people without hearing loss. Though nearly 1 in 6 people live with some degree of hearing loss, only a...
Loud Movies & Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
While going to the movie theater is a favorite pastime for many of us, it can be hazardous for hearing health. Loud noise is a common cause of hearing loss, the third most pervasive health condition people experience today. Nearly 1 in 6 people (over 48 million) live...
For Women, Painkiller Use May Lead to Hearing Loss
Did you know that painkiller use can lead to hearing loss for women? Studies show that using over the counter painkillers like ibuprofen as little as twice a week can damage hearing health. Though these medications provide immediate relief, it is important to be aware...