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...
Are You at a Greater Risk of Falling Due to Hearing Loss? Study Reveals How Hearing Loss Affects Your Balance
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 Hidden Connection: Social Isolation, Loneliness, and Hearing Loss
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...
Your Comprehensive Walkthrough of the Various Ways to Treat Hearing Loss | A No-Holds Barred Breakdown of Your Options
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;...
What Stops Most People From Addressing Their Hearing Challenges? Our PHC Tennessee Patients Answer
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...
Understanding Common Hearing Conditions and Their Impact on Your Life
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...
What Is an Acoustic Reflex Testing Procedure?
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...
What is Single-Sided Hearing Loss? How Can You Treat It?
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...
The Medications That Can Cause Hearing Loss and What You Can Do About Them
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...
The Jabra Enhance Plus – A Breakthrough Solution For Hearing Loss?
With so much chatter about the new Jabra Enhance Plus and how cheap it is compared to regular hearing aids, we thought we’d talk about all the pros and cons of it here to give you a clearer picture of what buying one would give you. And yes, there are certain...