Los Gatos, CA, Audiology Blog
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...
How Treating Hearing Loss Improves Your Relationships
What are the most important aspects of a healthy and loving relationship? Many therapists have simplified this question into just a few aspects. Respect, trust, support and respect boundaries. However, the building block to all of these things is healthy...
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...
This November, Test Your Hearing in Honor of American Diabetes Month
Did you know that people with diabetes can be more than twice as likely to experience hearing loss? Studies show that there is a significant link between diabetes and hearing loss. Participate in American Diabetes Month by scheduling an appointment to have your...
Supporting A Loved One with Hearing Loss in a Nursing Home
Hearing loss is the third most common chronic medical condition that older adults experience today. In fact, the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders estimates that 1 in 3 adults, ages 65-74 have hearing loss. This increases to half of all...