Is It Safe to Sleep with Headphones or Earbuds?
It’s not uncommon for people to want to play music or a sleepcast through headphones or earbuds while they doze off. This could help get you relaxed enough for sleep and drown out any racing thoughts that are preventing you from being able to get some shut-eye. But is doing this safe? We review the…
The Do’s and Don’ts of Living With Tinnitus
If you’ve ever experienced a ringing in your ears, otherwise known as tinnitus, you are not alone. It is estimated that 10% of the U.S. adult population has experienced tinnitus lasting at least five minutes within the last year. Can Tinnitus Be Prevented? In many cases, tinnitus is the result of something that you can’t…
Is There a Link Between Tinnitus and GERD?
Tinnitus and GERD are both common conditions that affect millions of Americans. While research has yet to establish a definitive link between the two conditions, there are reasons to believe having GERD may increase your risk of experiencing tinnitus. What Is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is often described as a ringing in the ear. However, others report…
How to Adjust to Hearing Your Own Voice with Hearing Aids
You know the feeling of hearing a recording of your voice and being surprised by how it sounds? For new hearing aid wearers, it’s common to feel this way. In fact, one 2020 study reports, “Dissatisfaction with the sound of one’s own voice is common among hearing-aid users.” The good news is, you will eventually…
How to Make the Most of Group Settings When You Have Hearing Loss
Group settings are a notoriously difficult listening situation for people with hearing loss. This is because there are usually multiple speakers fighting for your attention, and if you’re somewhere like a restaurant, you also have background noise like clanking dishes to contend with. To combat feelings of loneliness and social isolation, read our tips below…
Is There a Link Between Balance Disorders & Anxiety?
Imagine walking down the path at Red Bud Isle when suddenly it seems as though the world around you is spinning. This would certainly result in some anxiety, or even cause you to panic. This is the reality for over 90 million American adults who have experienced a dizziness or balance problem. Below we review…
What Are the Benefits of Newborn Hearing Testing?
According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, two to three of every 1,000 babies is born with hearing loss in one or both ears. Left untreated, this can have devastating impacts in terms of their ability to reach speech-language milestones on track. Newborn hearing screenings can ensure proper interventions take place…
Can Balloons Cause Hearing Loss?
The next time you throw your child a birthday party at Alliance Children’s Garden, you may want to consider bringing earplugs. Not for the screaming children, but for the balloons. Popped Balloons May Damage Your Hearing A new study from the University of Alberta indicates that the volume created from a popped balloon may be…
Understanding How Hearing Aids Work
If you are getting hearing aids for the first time, you might be surprised how many different options there are and how many features newer models have. Let’s examine how hearing aids work and how to decide what kind is best for you. Hearing Aid Basics Hearing aids have five basic components which include a…
Can Certain Foods Prevent Hearing Loss?
We all know that eating healthier can help us live longer and feel better. Research suggests it might also help you prevent hearing loss. Healthy Diets Linked to Better Hearing One large study collected data from 71,000 women from 1991 to 2013. Participants received mail questionaries every four years asking about their eating habits over…