How Nighttime Noise Can Affect Your Hearing Health
No one likes when they are woken from a deep sleep by a car alarm going off or an ambulance rushing to Southern California Hospital at Hollywood. Nighttime noise is more than just a nuisance, it can actually be harming your health. Noise & Sleep There are four types of sleep you cycle through over…
New WHO Report Indicates 1 in 4 People Will Have Hearing Problems
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently released their first-ever World Report on Hearing. In the report, they estimate that as many as 2.5 billion people in the world – about one in four – will have hearing loss by the year 2050. About the Report The purpose of the World Report on Hearing is to…
Hearing Health Educational Seminar
While many of the COVID-19 restrictions have been an inconvenience, we have seen those with hearing impairment face additional challenges. Mask-wearing and social distancing make it difficult for people to communicate and impossible to read lips. Connecting with friends and family, therefore, is more important than it’s ever been, and we see today’s hearing aid…
What Is Mild Hearing Loss?
Hearing loss isn’t one-size-fits-all; different people experience different degrees. And while mild hearing loss may only be the first degree above normal, that does not mean it can be taken lightly. Below is a look at what it means to be diagnosed with mild hearing loss. Degrees of Hearing Loss The degrees of hearing loss…
Does Tinnitus Impact Your Life?
Hearing a buzzing, ringing, chirping or humming sound in your ears may not seem like a big deal, but this symptom of an underlying disorder can have a huge impact on your life. Tinnitus can disrupt your sleep, make it difficult to concentrate and cause your emotional reactions to be skewed. Disrupting Your Sleep According…
3 Causes of an Itchy Ear
While rarely the sign of anything serious, an itchy ear can be seriously uncomfortable. If your ears have been causing you discomfort, it may be due to one of the common reasons listed below. Swimmer’s Ear Swimmer’s ear is a type of infection of the outer ear caused by water becoming trapped in the ear…
What to Do When Your Hearing Aids Aren’t Working
Your hearing aids are your lifeline to the hearing world. While they are built to provide uninterrupted amplification, like all technology, they can sometimes malfunction. This means you may find yourself in a loud situation, like at Farmers Market L.A. where you cannot separate speech from background noise. Below is a look at the most…
Different Types of Vertigo
Do you ever feel as if the room is spinning around you even when you’re perfectly still? This sensation, known as vertigo, can make you feel as if you’ve just gotten off an amusement park ride at Disneyland even if all you did was get up off your couch. Below we provide an overview of the…
You May Need Hearing Aids
Hearing loss is a progressive condition, meaning many of the 48 million Americans with a hearing impairment didn’t even realize they had one until it advanced beyond a stage that could be easily treated. Recognizing the early signs of hearing loss is key to getting the help you need when you need it. Below are…
How to Protect Your Ears from Unsafe Noises
While COVID-19 may have caused the Los Angeles Coliseum to close its doors, that doesn’t mean your ears are safe from loud noises. Hearing loss has been linked to depression, anxiety, social withdrawal and even cognitive decline, which is why it’s essential to protect your ears now. We provide an overview of how to prevent…
