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When someone tells you that they are having a migraine, you may immediately think of a terrible headache.  You picture them sitting in bed with the shades drawn, an ice pack on their head, and maybe even ear muffs over their ears.  Their headache is often bad enough to keep them home from school or […]

Happy New Year! Diet and Exercise are the most common New Year’s resolutions. What is the relationship between diet, exercise, and tinnitus management? Recent research suggests diet and exercise has a positive impact in dealing with chronic tinnitus. Tinnitus, the perception of phantom sound in the head or ears, is a common symptom experienced by

Hearing loss can be caused by a number of factors, including exposure to loud sounds. Noiseinduced hearing loss (NIHL), often accompanied by tinnitus (ringing, buzzing, or roaring) may be caused by prolonged exposure to sounds at an unsafe volume (concerts, heavy machinery) or by a one-time exposure to an intense “impulse” sound (explosion, gunshot). Nearly

A common question hearing professionals receive during a hearing aid evaluation is the question, “Can I just wear one hearing aid?” Although each patient’s hearing loss is different, in the majority of cases the answer is two. The following is a list of reasons why two hearing aids are better than one. 1. Better sound

Many people struggle for years before seeking help with a hearing condition. Many times they decide to seek help when encouraged by a friend and/or family member. Some worry that having a hearing loss will make them seem “old”. While it is true that hearing loss can be a part of the normal aging process,