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Tinnitus and Underlying Hearing Loss

May 16, 2022 by Kathy

A majority of adults with tinnitus have underlying hearing loss. Overall, tinnitus impacts 15-20% of the general population. Some people can tune out their tinnitus and barely notice it. Other people become bothered by their tinnitus and have a hard time ignoring it. If you have tinnitus, there is a good chance you have some amount of underlying hearing loss. A hearing test can identify any hearing impairment and our audiologist at Broadwater Hearing Care can make recommendations about … [Read more...]

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Hearing Loss and Diabetes

May 16, 2022 by Kathy

Diabetes causes blood sugar levels to fluctuate too high or too low. Over time, these changes damage the nerves throughout your body, including in your ears! A person with diabetes is twice as likely to have hearing loss as someone the same age who does not have diabetes. Pre-diabetes increases the likelihood of hearing loss as well! If you have diabetes, monitoring your hearing is as important as monitoring your eyes or your feet for diabetic complications. Schedule an appointment … [Read more...]

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Hearing Loss 3rd Most Common Chronic Condition

May 16, 2022 by Kathy

Did you know that hearing loss is the third most common chronic physical condition in the US? Hearing loss is more prevalent than diabetes or cancer! The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders estimates that: 1 in 3 Americans between the ages of 65 and 74 have hearing loss AND 1 in 2 Americans over the age of 75 have hearing loss! May is Better Hearing and Speech Month. If you haven’t had your hearing tested or if it has been a while since your last … [Read more...]

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May is Better Hearing Month

May 16, 2022 by Kathy

Better Speech and Hearing Month is observed in May each year to increase awareness about communication disorders and hearing health. Founded by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), this day also provides an opportunity to honor the roles of ASHA members in providing treatment to those affected by speech and hearing disorders. For 2022, the ASHA theme is “Connecting People.” This year, the month of May is extra special because the 24th Summer Deaflympics will be held from … [Read more...]

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Headphones and Hearing Loss

April 17, 2022 by Kathy

In today’s virtual world, many young people are glued to their tech devices: smartphones, tablets, computers, video games. While headphones can contain the noise, making the home a little more peaceful, always check the volume. At the highest volume setting, most technology can produce sounds at 105 dB or higher. This volume can damage hearing in as little as 5 minutes! If you can hear the sounds playing from your child’s earbuds or headphones from a few feet away, the volume is too loud. … [Read more...]

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Hearing Loss as you Age

March 15, 2022 by Kathy

"My primary care doctor told me my hearing loss is normal for my age, so I don't think I need hearing aids."  Think about this - is arthritis normal? No.Is it common for people to have arthritis when they're older? Yes. Hearing loss is the same way. Is hearing loss normal? No.Is it common for people to have hearing loss when they're older? Yes. You don't have to just live with hearing loss because it's "normal for your age". If it is affecting your quality of life, there are … [Read more...]

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Hearing Apps on Smartphone

March 13, 2022 by Kathy

Even with the best hearing aids, sometimes people with hearing loss still need some help with understanding what is being said to them. Thankfully, there are smartphone apps available that can transcribe what is being said in real time! One app that our patients have used is Live Caption. You simply open the app and press the microphone button in the bottom corner to start the captioning. Then, hold your phone near the person talking and the app will transcribe what they’re saying! If you … [Read more...]

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Marvel has deaf Superhero

March 13, 2022 by Kathy

Are you a fan of the Marvel franchise? If you are, you may have already heard that the upcoming movie, The Eternals, has Marvel’s first-ever deaf superhero! Makkari is played by deaf actress Lauren Ridloff. In addition to being a superhero in the movies, she is also a superhero in her everyday life as she supports changes for the hearing impaired. Ridloff is pushing for movie theaters to make the movie experience more accessible and enjoyable for people with hearing impairments by adding … [Read more...]

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February is American Heart Month

February 15, 2022 by Kathy

February is American Heart Month! Did you know that there is a relationship between heart disease and hearing loss!? Heart disease, also known as cardiovascular disease (CVD), occurs when blood vessels become narrowed or blocked. The relationship between heart disease and hearing loss has been studied over the years. While there is not a direct link between heart disease and hearing loss, there is a large body of evidence suggesting a relationship between the two! We care about … [Read more...]

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Yoga and Tinnitus

February 13, 2022 by Kathy

A research study completed in 2018 (Koksoy et al) looked to see if completing yoga would help patients who have bothersome tinnitus. Interestingly enough, they found that practicing yoga improved the self-reported severity of the tinnitus, reduced the amount of stress the participants felt from the tinnitus, and improved the amount of handicap the participants felt was caused by the tinnitus! Do you have tinnitus? If you do, consider finding time to do some at home yoga to see if it … [Read more...]

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