How Cochlear Implants Can Treat Single-Sided Deafness
Until recently, cochlear implants were a recommended hearing loss treatment only for people who have bilateral hearing loss (affecting both ears) who do not benefit from a traditional hearing aid. However, recent studies show that people with unilateral hearing loss (in only one ear) may also benefit from using cochlear implants. What Is a Cochlear…
Your Child’s Toys Could Cause Hearing Loss
There are many possible causes of hearing loss, and older adults are not the only ones at risk. In fact, 15 percent of children between ages six and 19 have measurable hearing loss in at least one ear. Left untreated, this can have detrimental effects on a child’s literacy, social skills and classroom success. Studies…
Scientists Discover Way to Regenerate Inner Ear Hair Cells
If current estimates are true, approximately 107,000 people in Tucson struggle with hearing loss. This occurs when the tiny hair cells in the inner ear that are responsible for converting sound into electrical signals become damaged. Up until now, this condition has been irreversible — but scientists might have found a way to regenerate these…
Evidence Shows Diet Affects Hearing
A nutritious, balanced diet is important for your overall health. New research shows that the foods you eat might have a profound effect on your hearing, as well. If you are suffering from hearing loss in Tucson, you might want to ease up on the Cheetos and fill your grocery cart with broccoli instead. Does…
Common Hearing Issues You Might Be Unfamiliar With
When we think of hearing issues, most of us focus on hearing loss or ear infections. Maybe a few long-married couples talk about “selective hearing” when their “honey-do” lists turn into “honey-didn’ts.” The ears are complex structures, however, and there are many conditions that affect them…some you might not even consider. Problems with the Ears…
Battling Ear Infections with Apple Cider Vinegar
Ear infections are hardly a rarity in Tucson. They’re about as common as sunshine and saguaro, especially in children, whose anatomy predisposes them to frequent middle ear infections. The standard course of treatment involves letting an infection run its course, but natural health proponents believe a common ingredient found in many kitchen pantries might help…
When Should I Have My Hearing Tested?
Few people in Tucson think about their hearing very often—unless they suddenly find themselves struggling to hear. The problem with hearing loss is, it can take a long time for any noticeable symptoms to appear; by then, your options for treatment may be limited, and you’ll have a higher risk for some pretty serious negative…
How to Sleep Better When You Have Tinnitus
How does tinnitus affect sleep? One of the biggest impacts for people with tinnitus in Tucson is poor sleep. For many Arizona residents, that ringing in the ears is a distraction that interferes with the ability to fall, and/or stay, asleep. Learning some tricks to help you sleep will result in more energy and happiness….
Pros & Cons of OTC Hearing Aids
Eggs. Milk. Bread. Hearing aids. This could be the shopping list for people in Tucson with hearing loss next year, when over-the-counter hearing aids will become available. If the ability to buy hearing aids without visiting an audiologist seems like a good thing, there are sure to be some downsides. Why Direct-to-Consumer Hearing Aids May…
Deep Brain Stimulation: A New Solution for Tinnitus Sufferers?
Tinnitus is pretty common in Tucson and Green Valley. Approximately one out of every five people in Arizona experiences a ringing (or similar) sensation in the ears. There is no cure for tinnitus, but research into a procedure called deep brain stimulation is showing promising results. The Challenge in Finding a Tinnitus Cure Why is…
