It’s Your Choice: Don’t Wait to Treat Your Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is a growing concern, especially in the younger population. Since it is a progressive condition, many don’t realize they have it for some time. In fact, the average time between developing hearing loss and seeking treatment is seven years. Would you wait seven years before seeing a doctor for any other medical condition?…
The Benefits of Hearing Aids
It really does not take much work to convince yourself a problem will just go away on its own. But what if I told you that ignoring your hearing loss can do more than just prevent you from hearing a knock on the door or the ring of the telephone? I have good news. For…
How the Ear Works
The ear is a surprisingly complex organ responsible for collecting and processing sounds and transmitting them to the brain for interpretation. Many take hearing for granted, but according to your Green Valley audiologist, understanding the process is the key to treating hearing loss. Structure of the Ear The ear consists of three sections: the outer…
What Happens if You Lose Your Hearing Aid?
On my way out of the house this morning, I could not find my keys. I put them in the same dish on the same table as soon as I come in the door every day but for some reason, last night was an exception. After searching for a while, I found them under a…
Four Reasons You Should Invest in Your Hearing Health
While hearing loss is quite common (there are 48 million people throughout the country experiencing it right now), only about 20 percent who could benefit from the use of a hearing aid actually uses one. Your Green Valley audiologist wants to help you see why investing in a treatment for your hearing loss can do…
When Hobbies Strike Back
Having a hobby is great. Not only does it get you out of the house, it encourages you to meet new people and follow your true passions. Before you dive headfirst into your extracurricular activities, your Green Valley audiologist wants to make sure you are protected. Hobbies like attending concerts, hunting and swimming can damage…
Airplane Ear
The long stretch of time between New Year’s and Memorial Day is just calling out for a vacation. Once you give in and book those spur of the moment flights, it is time to prepare. What more is there to do besides pack your carry-on bag and print the boarding passes? Your Tucson audiologist would…
Hearing Loss and Heart Health
February is Hearth Health Month, designated as such in 1964 to help raise awareness about cardiovascular disease and save lives. The CDC estimates that 610,000 people die of heart disease in the US every year, making it the cause of one in every four deaths. Cardiovascular disease may be caused by a number of medical…
Plan the Perfect Valentine’s Day
You know what happens this week – Valentine’s Day! Don’t let your hearing loss prevent you from celebrating this holiday with your loved ones. Who said hearing loss should prevent you from planning a romantic evening? Going Out with Hearing Loss Having hearing loss does not have to prevent you from going out for a…
Tinnitus Week
February 5-11 is Tinnitus Week. For the second year, the American Tinnitus Association has joined forces with the British Tinnitus Association, Tinnitus Research Initiative and TinnitusHub to help raise global awareness of tinnitus and how it impacts millions around the world. Your hearing loss specialists at Arizona Hearing are proud to be part of the…