November is a good time for a reminder that diabetes can affect hearing by interfering with blood flow to the inner ear. As several studies have found a link between hearing loss and diabetes, it…

October is hearing protection awareness month. By now most of us are aware that we should protect our hearing when we are working around loud noise, such as with careers in construction or the Military.…

Thanksgiving is nearly here and with it come family gatherings and time spent with loved ones. For people with hearing loss these gatherings can present a major challenge. Having the entire family around the dinner…

Tinnitus is the perception of a noise such as ringing or buzzing in the ears and affects about 1 in 5 people. It is rarely a sign of something serious, but can be quite bothersome.…

Summer is here. For many that means days full of outdoor activities: from concerts, to festivals, to parades, or may maybe work in the yard. All of these activities have the potential to damage our…

Have you had your hearing checked recently? Don’t worry. If you can’t remember when the last time was you had it checked you’re not alone. Many of us, sadly, take our hearing for granted and…

Hearing is one of our most important senses. It keeps us connected to the world: to our loved ones, our friends. Think of all the sounds that add richness to our lives: music, nature, and…

Your hearing ability not only depends on your hearing level, as we discussed last week, but also what frequencies or pitches you hear. High frequency hearing loss: The most common type of hearing loss is…

Last week we discussed levels of hearing. For a reminder see the table below. Degree of hearing loss  (dB HL) Normal –10 to 25 Mild 26 to 40 Moderate 41 to 55 Moderately severe 56…