Pain is your body’s method of supplying information. It’s not a terribly fun approach but it can be beneficial. When that megaphone you’re standing near gets too loud, the pain allows you to know that major ear damage is occurring and you instantly (if you’re wise) cover your ears or remove yourself from that rather […]
If you get a cut, that cut will heal. If you stub your toe, it may feel painful and inflamed but the inflammation will subside, and you’ll feel better in a little while. Even if you break a bone, when properly set, it will heal. But what if you lose your hearing? Is it possible […]
Hearing loss is typically considered an older person’s issue – in fact, it’s estimated that nearly 50% of people over 75 suffer from some type of hearing loss. But research reveals that younger individuals are at risk for hearing loss – and, alarmingly, they’re losing their hearing despite the fact that it’s entirely preventable. In […]
March 10, 2022 | Angela Batini, M.S. Audiology | News
Who doesn’t love finding a good bargain? But you should be careful and look out for little details in regards to your health. The names “hearing aid” and “hearing amplifier” might seem similar but they are actually entirely different devices. And making the wrong choice could have important ramifications for your hearing and your general […]
You will still visit your eye doctor yearly even if you already wear eyeglasses. Because your eyes change as time passes. Similar to the rest of your body, your eyes aren’t fixed and neither are your ears. That’s why, just as it is with your eyes, it’s crucial to keep having your ears examined even […]
February 23, 2022 | Angela Batini, M.S. Audiology | Tinnitus Articles
Over the past several decades the public perception of cannabinoids and marijuana has transformed significantly. Many states have legalized the use of marijuana, THC, or cannabinoid products for medicinal purposes. Substantially fewer states have legalized pot for recreational purposes, but even that would have been unimaginable even just ten or fifteen years ago. Cannabinoids are […]
No one’s really certain what causes Meniere’s disease. But it’s hard to dismiss its impact. Some prevalent symptoms of this disorder are vertigo, dizziness, ringing in the ears, and hearing loss. Experts aren’t really sure why, but for some reason, fluid can build up in the ears and this seems to be the root cause […]
February 9, 2022 | Angela Batini, M.S. Audiology | News
Finding a bargain just feels good, right? It can be thrilling when you’ve found a good deal on something, and the bigger discount, the more pleased you are. So letting your coupon make your buying decisions for you, always chasing after the least expensive items, is all too easy. But chasing a bargain when it […]
It’s true, hearing loss can catch you by surprise. But there are times when hearing problems suddenly pounce you like a cat rather than sneaking up on you. It could happen like this: you get up, drag yourself out of bed, and perhaps you don’t detect it until you get out of the shower but […]
January 27, 2022 | Angela Batini, M.S. Audiology | Tinnitus Articles
You’re living with tinnitus and you’ve learned to adjust your life to it. You always leave the TV on to help you tune out the persistent ringing. You avoid going out for happy hour with friends because the loud music at the bar makes your tinnitus worse for days. You make appointments regularly to try […]
