What Are At-Home Sleep Studies?
If you visit a sleep specialist for problems related to falling asleep, staying asleep or feeling unrested after a “full” night’s sleep, they may prescribe a sleep study to learn more about the nature of your symptoms. Sleep studies may be conducted in the doctor’s office, but at-home sleep studies are becoming increasingly popular. What…
What Is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is a medical condition characterized by extended pauses between breaths during sleep. These pauses in breathing, usually caused by a collapse in the airway, cause your brain to rouse you slightly so that you can breathe again. This causes snoring throughout the night and also results in you feeling tired the next day…
Why Is Sleep Important?
When you think about living a healthy life, you probably think about eating leafy greens and hitting the gym. But if your New Year’s resolutions are only related to diet and exercise, you’re missing a key element of health––getting enough sleep. Below are some of the reasons sleep is essential for your health and wellbeing….
Is Technology Harming Your Hearing?
While today’s state-of-the-art technology has amazing benefits, it’s still worth taking the time to consider whether it can be dangerous. Unfortunately, experts believe technology can be harmful to our hearing – specifically, continuous use of headphones while listening to music, stream movies and play video games. How Loud Is Too Loud? Sounds are measured in…
How to Relieve Ear Pressure
Most of us have experienced ear pressure, or the sensation of fullness within the ear, especially if you’ve flown on an airplane, driven through the mountains or gone scuba diving. But do you know what causes this feeling? It’s your Eustachian tubes – or more specifically, a blockage of the Eustachian tubes. These tubes are…
What Is a Balance Disorder?
Do you often feel dizzy, lightheaded, faint, as if you’re spinning or like you might fall over? If so, you may have a balance disorder. Balance disorders are caused by a disturbance in your vestibular system, which consists of your eyes, ears, muscles, joints and nerves, all of which send signals to your brain about…
How Helpful Are Hearing Aid Apps?
Whether you’re trying to shop online, record the distance of a run or find a new recipe to try out, there’s an app for that. You may be surprised to learn that there are even apps for hearing aids. Below is an overview of what types of hearing apps are available and what helpful features…
How Many Hearing Aids Are Needed to Treat Hearing Loss?
Nobody is pleased to hear the news that they have hearing loss and will need to begin wearing a hearing aid. It is especially upsetting for some to learn that they actually need to invest in two hearing aids. Rest assured that if your audiologist recommended two hearing devices, they’re not trying to pull one…
The Pros and Cons of Common Hearing Aid Styles
If your audiologist has determined that you would benefit from the use of hearing aids, the next step is to select the right hearing aid for you. There are many styles available, which can be overwhelming for some. Fortunately, your audiologist will guide you every step of the way. To help you prepare for this…
How Hearing Aids Help Tinnitus
Tinnitus is a condition that describes a ringing, roaring, hissing, clicking, whistling or whooshing sound in the ears that has no external sound source. Approximately 50 million Americans – about 15% of the population – experience some degree of tinnitus. There is no cure for tinnitus, but there are many management options available; the most…