Did you know that for those older than 60 years, the risk of dementia is closely related to the severity of hearing loss?  Research indicates that hearing difficulties, social isolation and shared brain function pathways may require that more cognitive resources be applied to hear, reducing those available for working memory.  An annual examination by […]

Did you know that there are many health connections that can be connected to hearing loss? These hearing loss comorbidities are conditions that have links to hearing loss, meaning if you have these health issues, you may be at a higher risk for hearing loss, and vice versa. Aging Age-related hearing loss affects more men […]

Seasonal allergies likely cause itchy, watery eyes, and sinus trouble. But they can also wreak havoc on your ears. Yearly or seasonal allergies can lead to temporary hearing loss or tinnitus, a condition that causes ringing in the ears. An allergy is a common autoimmune disease and the body’s response to an allergen. When allergens […]