I’m young and active. You could say I’m in my prime. How is it possible that I am struggling with my hearing? We’ve heard this from people in their 50s and even much younger. Most assume that hearing challenges only affect old people, but in our noisy world, hearing...
There are a number of expected health concerns that begin to arise as we age. One of those is hearing loss, but you might be surprised to learn that cognitive decline is also quite common, suggesting that there could be a connection between the two. A recent...
Do you find that you’re a little less confident than you used to be when you walk over uneven terrain or start down a flight of stairs? Feelings of dizziness, vertigo, and poor balance, which often lead to falls, may be related to your hearing, according to a...
The profound implications of loneliness and its interplay with hearing loss are often overlooked. However, recent insights shed light on a vital connection that demands our attention now more than ever.A Disturbing Revelation from CNN Health A feature in CNN Health...
If you or a loved one is searching for solutions to hearing loss, you’re probably confused about who to trust and which direction to take. Every website has a different opinion about what to do, there are multiple options to consider, and a variety of price points;...
Nationwide, statistics show that most people with hearing challenges wait between seven and 10 years before they seek the help they need. As an industry, the number of people who decide to address their hearing loss versus the number of people who have hearing...
Hearing problems can result from various factors and impact individuals of all ages. Acquiring information about these diverse conditions is imperative to learning to adjust and manage them effectively instead of constantly living in apprehension. In this article, we...
The acoustic reflex testing procedure is a diagnostic test that evaluates the functionality of the middle ear muscles in response to sound stimuli. It’s a test that is commonly used to assess hearing function as well as diagnose hearing-related disorders here at PHC...
Do you find yourself reminding friends and family to speak into your “good” ear? If so, you’re not alone. Single-sided hearing loss, or unilateral hearing loss, impacts around 60,000 Americans. Single-sided hearing loss is hearing loss that impacts one ear. It can...
If you have been having trouble hearing lately, it's important to check and see if your medications are the cause. Many common medications can cause hearing loss, especially if they are taken for a long time. According to the Mayo Clinic, there are more than 200...