Can yoga treat tinnitus?
The American Tinnitus Association reports that as many as 50 million Americans experience tinnitus, a condition marked by ringing, buzzing, hissing or whistling in the ears with no external sound source. Unfortunately, unless the underlying cause of the tinnitus can be identified and treated, there is no cure. However, a number of strategies are available…
2020 Hearing Health Resolutions
You may have made some important resolutions for the new year, but it’s not too late to add one more. Make 2020 the year to improve your hearing health! Caring for your hearing is essential for your overall well being. By protecting your ears from loud sounds, getting a baseline hearing test and treating hearing…
How Hearing Loss Impacts Romance
Hearing loss may feel like an isolating experience, but it affects more than just you. Everyone you interact with, including your friends, colleagues and family members, are effected – but no one else in your life is more affected than your romantic partner. According to a 2007 survey by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 35 percent…
Local Hearing Loss Resources
Hearing loss can make you feel alone. Fortunately, there is an abundance of local resources available to help you feel less isolated. Resources range from education about the latest hearing technology and treatment options to helping you talk on the phone, and plenty in between! Arizona Relay Service (AZRS) AZRS provides a variety of free…
How Hearing Aids Can Improve Your Work Life
Everyday activities are often challenging for people with hearing loss, and your job is no different. Untreated hearing loss is linked to lower employment rates as well as lower pay. Fortunately, hearing aids can help curb barriers that affect your work life. What Is Hearing Loss Costing You? People with severe untreated hearing loss have…
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…