Tips for Reducing Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
We live in a loud world. We are constantly surrounded by noise—at home, while commuting, at work, and at play. As a culture that loves music, we often have those little buds shoved in our ears in an attempt to block out some of that outside noise. But what does all of that racket mean…
Ear Pain on a Plane
Your trip is planned. Your bags are packed, and you just found your seat on the flight to your dream destination. As you are flipping through one of the air-mall magazines and the plane starts to take off, you feel it. Your ears are popping, prickling. It’s not bad now, but you know it’s going…
Hearing Loss and Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease and untreated hearing loss share many symptoms, causing frequent misdiagnosis of Alzheimer’s in the elderly population. Research continues to suggest a strong association between hearing loss and Alzheimer’s. Since the most commonly used screenings for Alzheimer’s are administered verbally, screening for hearing loss should precede screening for Alzheimer’s. Symptoms of both untreated hearing…