February is American Heart Month and a good time to discuss the link between hearing loss and cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular diseases affect the heart and blood vessels. According to the Cleveland Clinic, almost half of all adults in the U.S. have at least one form of heart disease. Everyone knows that blood flow is extremely important to heart health but did you also know that it is essential to your hearing?

Standard audiometric tests often miss a condition that audiologists call hidden hearing loss, a condition in which people can hear speech but struggle to understand speech in noisy settings. A standard hearing test involves measuring one's audibility of soft sounds, but to detect hidden hearing loss, speech discrimination testing is performed in the presence of various levels of competing noise.

Are you making January resolutions to be more health-conscious? Don't forget to include the importance of your hearing health! Hearing loss is the third most common physical condition after arthritis and heart disease. Here are some tips to improve your hearing health.

A new study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Massachusetts Eye and Ear published in Communications Medicine provides evidence that COVID-19 can infect cells of the inner ear, including hair cells, which are critical for both hearing and balance.

The holidays are swiftly approaching. No matter what event you choose to celebrate, the likelihood that you’ll be attending or hosting at least one party within the next few months with someone with hearing loss in attendance is high.

November is National Diabetes Month, and we wanted to take the opportunity to discuss the close connection between diabetes and hearing loss. According to the CDC, hearing loss is twice as common in people who have diabetes as it is in people of the same age who don't. Diabetes can lead to nerve damage that affects many parts of the body, including your hands, feet, eyes, and kidneys. Diabetes can also cause nerve damage in your ears.

Do you experience difficulty hearing in one ear? Do you have to sit next to your friend with your 'good ear' to participate in a conversation? It is possible to have hearing loss in one ear.

October is National Protect Your Hearing Month and National Audiology Awareness Month, and there’s no better time to learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones. Here are four tips to encourage family and friends to practice healthy hearing habits and tips for dealing with hearing aids.

According to a study published in 2018 in the Journal of Nutrition, three eating patterns contributed to about a 30 percent lower risk of hearing loss. The three diets were an alternate Mediterranean diet, the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, and the 2010 Alternative Healthy Eating Index.

Social interaction is more important than ever before. The Hearing Review published a special report on Social Engagement and Hearing Loss. It is common for individuals with hearing loss to become embarrassed about their condition or nervous about meeting new people causing them to isolate themselves.

In previous posts, we’ve mentioned everyday noises that can contribute to hearing loss. We have some tips on protecting your hearing from these everyday noises.

Whether you've finally scheduled an appointment with an audiologist to examine your ears and hearing or are still a bit hesitant about it, we are here to make it a little less nerve-racking. We are sharing what you can expect when you visit us for an audiology appointment. In this article, we are breaking our process down into four simple steps.