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How Do Crystals in Your Inner Ears Impact Balance?
Having problems with your balance can be alarming. Balance issues increase your risk of injuries and falls and can make leaving your house and going about your normal routine a difficult task. If you or a loved one is experiencing ear-related balance issues, we can...
Understanding the Critical Link: How Hearing Loss Contributes to Social Isolation and Increased Mortality Risk
A recent study, highlighted in a CNN Health article, sheds light on the alarming correlation between social isolation, loneliness, hearing loss, and an increased risk of premature death. This comprehensive meta-analysis examined 90 studies involving over 2 million...
Is Dad Experiencing Hearing Loss? 3 Signs to Look Out For
Navigating the nuances of hearing loss in our loved ones, particularly our fathers, can be a challenging journey. It's often a condition that creeps in silently and goes unnoticed until it becomes a significant hurdle in daily communication. Recognizing the early...
Top 3 Considerations When Exploring OTC Hearing Aids
When the time comes to enhance your hearing, the modern marketplace offers you the power of choice, especially with the advent of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids. These devices promise a new level of accessibility and convenience, but there are key considerations...
Give the Gift of Better Hearing: Nominations Now Open for “Hear for the Holidays” 2023
The holiday season has a unique way of gathering people together, sparking joy with its festive cheer and heartfelt traditions. Yet amidst the laughter and carols, there's a silent struggle that often goes unnoticed—hearing loss. Current data indicates that one in...
Preauricular Skin Tags: Everything You Need to Know
The outsides of our ears have many curves that are designed to help us take in and understand sound waves. But sometimes our outer ears have abnormalities. If you’ve noticed that you have a small growth near your ear’s entrance and you’re not sure what it is or what...
Understanding Migraines & Meniere’s Disease
Migraines and Meniere’s disease aren’t just medical conditions. They’re difficult battles that people face every day. And while these two conditions can exist separately, they’re often interconnected. And they can have a profound impact on your quality of life. They...
The Pivotal Link between Auditory Function and Fall Risk: Insights from Hearing & Balance Doctors
For many, the correlation between hearing and balance might seem tenuous at best. However, a recent enlightening study by Joseph Sakumura, Au.D. and Richard Gans, PhD offers striking insights into the profound connection between cognitive, vestibular, and auditory...
How Much Can You Expect to Spend on Hearing Aids? | Utah- and Nevada-Based Hearing Expert Answers
One of the most common questions that we’re asked is “How much do hearing aids cost?” Since you’re here, you’ve likely been wondering this and doing some research online. If this is the case, you might have noticed that most clinics aren’t very forthcoming about the...
Lost Sounds: Understanding Tinnitus as the “Phantom Limb” of the Ear
If you’re experiencing a ringing or buzzing sound in your ears, you’re not alone. You may be suffering from tinnitus—a common condition that impacts an estimated 50 million Americans each year. Not all cases of tinnitus are permanent. If you’ve been to a noisy concert...