Flying and Ears

Flying and Ears

If your ears give you problems during air travel, below are a few tips to help ease the discomfort, but a little anatomy lesson first. There is a physical link called the Eustachian tube that connects your throat to the space behind your eardrum, otherwise known as...
Use it, don’t lose it.

Use it, don’t lose it.

As we age, there are so many changes to our bodies, ears included. Most often, hearing loss sneaks up on us. We are usually the last ones to notice that we need help. Someone asked us the other day, “Why should I get my hearing checked?” Here is the most...
Invest in better hearing

Invest in better hearing

The purchase of hearing aids can be in its simplest form, transactional. Any product you purchase is a commodity. A hearing aid is a perfect example of this. Self-treatment is perfectly fine. We see it in podiatry, eye care, and dentistry. Self-treating can be a great...
It’s Music to My Ears

It’s Music to My Ears

Now more than ever, it’s important to focus on maintaining good health. Adding music to your  life is one way to lessen everyday worries. Did you know that playing an instrument, listening to  music, and singing can have positive health benefits?...
Listening vs Hearing

Listening vs Hearing

We hear with our ears, but how we understand happens at the level of the brain. Research hasproven that hearing loss causes changes to the brain. And not in a good way. As an Audiologist,maintaining normal brain function is the most important reason to treat the...