Hearing Loss from Balloons?
When thinking of the dangers that lurk at a children’s birthday party, you would probably think of the sugary cake or the injuries from too much horseplay. What if I told you that you should add balloons to the list? A new study by a pair of researchers at the University of Alberta found that…
Can Hearing Loss Be Cured?
In this day and age, we have come to expect timely solutions to our problems. Does your device not work well? Go onto the company’s website, live chat with a representative and have it resolved in minutes. Forgot someone’s birthday? Order a present online and have it delivered to their doorstep within two days. But…
Don’t Let Your Hearing Go Dark
On August 21, 2017 America experienced a total solar eclipse and millions across the country were in the dark. To fully enjoy the moment one needed a set of eclipse glasses and what started out as a fun, exciting lead-up to the event became a nerve-wracking time as many of the companies who gave them…
How Do Your Hear?
Have you ever wondered what is happening inside of your body that makes it possible to hear a bird chirping or the rustle of the wind? While it is easy to take hearing for granted, understanding the process is the key to treating those with hearing loss in Tucson, Arizona. Structure of the Ear The…
Hearing Test Frequency
How Often Should You Have Your Hearing Tested? Having a physical every year is part of normal everyday life in Tucson, Arizona. Along with an eye exam and a dental cleaning it seems that every part of you is checked out and given the green light for another year. So why not your ears? Audiologist…
Ménière’s Disease
Who has two thumbs and suffers from both intermittent hearing loss and a ringing in their ears? Someone with Ménière’s disease. (That was a good joke and you know it! You’re probably just laughing on the inside.) What is Ménière’s Disease? Ménière’s disease is an inner ear disorder that causes fluctuating hearing loss, tinnitus, vertigo and…
How Do You Measure Sound?
Sound travels in waves and is measured in frequency and amplitude. Amplitude is the measurement of how forceful a wave is. Measured in decibels (dB), the louder the sound is, the higher the decibel number will be. Normal conversation clocks in around 65 dB. Exposure to sound over 85 dB (busy Tucson traffic) can cause…
Tips for Preventing Dementia
A recent article, which has been discussed in reports from Britain and the United States, has proposed that 35 percent of dementia cases can be delayed or even prevented by avoiding key risks. Many of the risk factors involve heart and brain health. They include: Not keeping the brain healthy Studies have shown that brain…
Tucson Hearing Doctors Recommend ALDs for Hearing Loss Patients
If you’ve been to one of the hearing aid centers of Tucson, you may have been introduced to the world of assistive listening devices (ALDs). An assistive listening device is a portable personal amplification system that allows people who are hard of hearing to separate speech from background noise, enabling them to hear more clearly….
The Seven Types of Hearing Tests
After having to listen to your family members complain about how loud the television is for what feels like the millionth time, you have finally decided to seek help. The first thing your Green Valley audiologist will do is order a series of hearing tests. This will confirm your type and degree of hearing loss….