Hearing Aids & Healthy Brain Function
Hearing doesn’t just involve your ears; it requires your brain, too. If you have untreated hearing loss, your brain has to work extra hard to compensate and help you hear. This can be incredibly taxing and puts you at risk of developing dementia and other forms of cognitive decline. Fortunately, research shows that hearing aids…
What Causes the Ear to Bleed?
If your ear begins to bleed, it can be alarming. Fortunately, it’s not usually the sign of too serious, though you should seek medical attention promptly to avoid complications. Below we review five possible causes of a bleeding ear. Ruptured Eardrum One of the signs of a torn or punctured eardrum is blood coming from…
The Connection Between Heart Health & Hearing Loss
Heart disease is the number one cause of death for both men and women in the U.S., which is why caring for your cardiovascular system is so important. In addition to keeping your heart healthy, exercising can benefit your auditory system, too. We explore this link below. Understanding Heart Disease The Centers for Disease Control…
How Fast Can Hearing Loss Progress?
Hearing loss is a progressive condition, meaning it develops slowly over time. How quickly it develops depends on a variety of factors, such as genetics and lifestyle habits. Below we review how fast hearing loss progresses, factors that accelerate it and how you can slow it down. Will My Hearing Loss Progress Quickly? Most people’s…
Tips to Remove Earwax from Your Hearing Aid
Hearing aids are essential medical devices that connect you to the world around you. Like all electronic devices, they can malfunction if not properly cared for. But unlike most devices, hearing aids are subjected to the rugged environment of your ear, including oils from your skin and hair, dirt and, of course, earwax. Daily cleaning…
Why Do Your Ears Feel Clogged?
Sometimes, the ears can feel clogged or full. While this may be concerning, it’s rarely due to anything serious. Below are three of the most common reasons for a clogged or full feeling in the ears. Impacted Earwax Earwax is a substance produced by ear canals. While sometimes seen as a sign of poor hygiene,…
Protect Your Ears This Spring
Spring weather means spending more time outdoors, barbecuing with friends, attending concerts and catching up on much-needed yard work. During these spring activities, it’s important to take measures to keep your ears safe. Below we review what causes hearing damage and provide three tips for protecting your ears this spring. What Causes Hearing Loss? Within…
How to Avoid Ear Pain on Airplanes
Whether traveling first class, coach or economy, there’s one thing everyone has in common when taking off from LAX: ear pain and pressure. Below we review what exactly causes this discomfort and how to avoid it. What Causes Pressure in the Ears on Airplanes? Your Eustachian tubes, which connect the middle ear to the throat,…
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…
