Study Finds Unexpected Brain Shrinkage in Patients with Hearing Loss
A new study may offer further insight into the connection between hearing loss and dementia. Hearing Loss Associated with Changes in Brain The study, from The Carle Illinois College of Medicine, analyzed data from the Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative database. Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is the most common type of dementia. Researchers compared MRIs of people…
Hearing Loss Isn’t an All or Nothing Condition
When discussing hearing loss, it’s important to remember the complexity of each individual’s experience. Limits of Classification Hearing loss can be classified as mild, moderate, severe or profound. These distinctions can be helpful from a medical standpoint. However, they don’t fully encapsulate a person’s experience. People with mild to moderate hearing loss may view themselves…
Anemia & Hearing Health: Is There a Connection?
Hearing loss has been linked to a number of health conditions, including anxiety, depression, balance problems, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and dementia. A growing body of evidence indicates that hearing loss may be connected to iron-deficiency anemia as well. We explore this link below. What the Research Shows Researchers at the Pennsylvania State University College of…
Rhinoplasty: More than Just a Nose Job for Some
While the term “nose job” has the connotation of being for cosmetic purposes only, for some, this is not the case. Rhinoplasty is a procedure that involves surgical reconstruction and shaping of the bone and cartilage of the nose, sometimes for cosmetic purposes and sometimes for functional purposes. Rhinoplasty can make it so you can…
Eyelid Surgery: What to Expect
Blepharoplasty, more commonly referred to as eyelid surgery, helps open and brighten the eyes by removing excess skin and fat. If you’re considering getting eyelid surgery, you may be wondering what to expect. We cover this information below. Why Is Eyelid Surgery Performed? Eyelid surgery may be performed for cosmetic reasons or to help with…
Liquid or Surgical – What Kind of Facelift Is Right for You?
If you feel like you aren’t enjoying your makeup from 24K Beauty Cosmetics like you used to, you may be considering a facelift. Did you know that there are different kinds of facelifts? There’s the traditional surgical facelift, and there’s the liquid facelift. Which type you go with is determined by what your aesthetic goals…
How to Change Your Spots: Laser Skin Resurfacing
If you have a scar or age spot that’s been bothering you, laser skin resurfacing may be a solution. Laser treatments help reduce the appearance of scars and other unwanted spots. Let’s examine how laser treatments work and what to expect during and after treatment. How Laser Skin Resurfacing Works Laser skin resurfacing uses a…
A Tipping Point: How Hearing Aids Can Help with Balance
Many researchers believe that treating hearing loss with hearing aids could help reduce the risk of falls. In fact, one small study suggests that wearing hearing aids could help improve balance because we use sound information to help us with stability. We review more about this study below. About the Study The study, entitled “The…
Functional Nasal Surgery at Hampton Roads ENT~Allergy
The ability to breathe well through the nose is vital for both health and quality of life, and restoring proper airflow requires a skillful hand. At Hampton Roads ENT~Allergy, experienced specialists can perform a variety of functional nasal surgeries to correct common obstructions such as septal deviation, interior turbinate hypertrophy, nasal valve collapse and nasal…
What Is Rhinoplasty? And Other Frequently Asked Questions
Rhinoplasty, more commonly referred to as a nose job, is a surgical procedure where the nose is reshaped. It may be made smaller, bigger or the shape may be changed overall. There are many reasons people get rhinoplasty, from helping with the function of the nose to helping someone gain more confidence in their appearance…