New research brings us one step closer to understanding exactly how our brains pick up subtle parts of speech and arrange them into useful thoughts. How Sound Reaches Your Brain Sound enters the ear canal, causing the eardrum to vibrate....
Allergies and Hearing Loss
Are you spending more time outdoors? We have been experiencing a beautiful spring in the North Shore and (unfortunately) to many of our patients, Springtime means allergies. There are more than 3 million cases of seasonal allergies in the U.S....
10 Signs You or a Loved One May Have A Hearing Loss
Telltale Signs of Hearing Loss How to Tell if You Have a Hearing Loss: These signs and symptoms of hearing loss may surprise you. A hearing impairment can lead to more than just having to turn up the volume. From...
It’s All About The Music
“It’s All About the Music” Stephen Straus begins each day with a commute by train. It’s about an hour from his home in Hyde Park to his job in downtown Chicago—and all those train rides mean hours of music. But Mr....
These are not your Grandma’s hearing aids….
When you think of treating hearing loss, do you think of a large beige looking banana shape? Something that whistles and only works occasionally? If so, then you need to open up to what is really happening in the world...
10 Signs of a Hearing Loss
These signs and symptoms of hearing loss may surprise you. A hearing impairment can lead to more than just having to turn up the volume. From depression and anxiety to cognitive decline, a hearing loss can cause psychological, emotional, physical,...
America’s Loudest Jobs- Some are surprising!
Noise-induced hearing loss does work on your hearing — this is your guide to America’s loudest jobs. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), occupational hearing loss is one of the most common work-related illnesses in the...
Warning Signs of Hearing Loss
Symptoms of hearing loss are not associated only with your hearing. Be conscious aware of the important and predictive signs of hearing loss — and how to help. How Hearing Loss Happens: Hearing loss can occur as a result of...
Could A Medication Your Taking or a Toxin in Your Life Be Affecting Your Hearing Without Your Knowledge?
Could Drugs or Toxins in Your Life Be Affecting Your Hearing Without Your Knowledge? Liz Tusler Meyer, Doctor of Audiology The last post was about Sudden Hearing loss, which brought up questions that inspired this post. The hearing system is...
Cleaning Your Hearing Aids
Cleaning your hearing aids on a daily basis helps to ensure their performance, longevity, and saves money on repairs. Easy to fit into your nightly routine, these hearing aid cleaning tips will help you to reduce the amount of wax,...