A Tipping Point: How Hearing Aids Can Help with Balance
Do you ever feel unbalanced or unsteady when working out at Personally Fit? If you suffer from balance problems and untreated hearing loss, there’s good news: hearing aids may help! Below we review one study on the connection between hearing and balance. About the Study The study was conducted by researchers at the Washington University…
The Hidden Cost of Cocktails: How Alcohol Can Hurt Your Hearing
The holidays often mean more celebrations, and that sometimes comes with greater alcohol consumption. While there’s nothing wrong with enjoying a celebratory cocktail at 067 Eatery, consuming too much alcohol is undeniably bad for your health. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that you consume no more than one drink per day…
What Is It Like to Have Tinnitus?
Tinnitus is a hearing impairment that impacts 50 million people across the U.S. It is characterized by hearing a phantom noise with no external sound source. Below we review what tinnitus sounds like, what causes tinnitus and how tinnitus is treated. What Does Tinnitus Sound Like? Tinnitus has been described many ways, including: Ringing Roaring…
COVID-19 and Your Ears
Experts are learning more about COVID-19 with every passing day. Since other viral infections, such as measles and rubella, are well documented to cause hearing problems, experts have been paying close attention the impact COVID-19 has on the ears. Researchers in the United Kingdom have reviewed numerous studies published since 2020 on this connection; below…
Common Noises that May Lead to Hearing Loss
We are constantly exposed to environmental sounds, from the hum of the appliances in the kitchen to the roar of the ocean. While many sounds are perfectly safe, there are some that are loud enough to cause permanent damage to your ears. Below is a look at three sounds that are simply too loud. Understanding…
The Truth About Tinnitus
Tinnitus is a pesky ringing, roaring, humming, hissing, clicking, whistling or whooshing sound with no external source. There are a lot of misconceptions surrounding tinnitus, which can hinder people from seeking appropriate treatment. Below we review common tinnitus myths and the truths behind them. Myth: Tinnitus Is a Disease Truth: Tinnitus isn’t actually a disease…
What You Should Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine & Your Tinnitus
All COVID-19 vaccines currently available can help prevent serious illness, hospitalization or death, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But with the multiple side effects many report experiencing after the shot, it is not surprising that some may be hesitant. Body aches and fatigue following the second dose are common; hearing a…
New Research Confirms Tinnitus More Severe with Hearing Loss
Tinnitus is a ringing, roaring, whistling, hissing, humming or buzzing sound with no external sound source. Though tinnitus is common – affecting approximately 50 million Americans – everyone experiences it differently. It can affect one ear or both and range from a mild nuisance to a debilitating experience. New research shows that tinnitus tends to…
Tinnitus Sleep Strategies
Getting enough sleep is crucial to your mental and physical health. Tinnitus, a symptom of an underlying disorder that causes you to hear a ringing, buzzing or humming sound in the ear, can make getting eight hours a night challenging. Below are our top tips for those with tinnitus to fall asleep faster, stay asleep…
Hearing Aid Technology
In addition to fridges getting smarter and thermostats getting more intuitive, hearing aids are also continuing to evolve. Below is a breakdown of some of the newest and most exciting advancements we’ve seen in hearing aid technology over the past few years. Sound Processing and Frequency Response Your hearing aid is programmed to fit your…
