Are Sound Amplifiers or Hearing Aids Better for Your Hearing Loss?
Figuring out what treatment is best for your type and degree of hearing loss can be challenging. While hearing aids are the most common treatment, they are expensive and require a time commitment to attend appointments. Hearing amplifiers are often more convenient and available at a lower price. But does this come at a cost to…
Protect Your Hearing Aids This Summer
Memorial Day has come and gone and that means one thing – it is the unofficial start to summer. With longer days and nicer weather comes an increased risk to the health of your hearing aids. Below is a look at how you can protect your devices this summer. Exposure to Water Summer in Oregon…
The Connection Between Hearing Loss & Speech Comprehension
Speech comprehension is the ability to take in speech sounds, understand their meaning and store the information. There’s a strong link between hearing ability and speech comprehension, as children rely on their hearing to develop their ability to comprehend speech. Because of this, it’s important to be proactive about your child’s hearing health. How Hearing…
Hearing Aids Can Lower Risk of Depression, Dementia & Falls
Living with untreated hearing loss can be very isolating. Research shows that treating your hearing loss with hearing aids can improve more than just your ability to hear; it can help lower your risk of developing depression and dementia, and it can also decrease your risk of falling. How Hearing Aids Can Help The research,…
How to Pick the Best Hearing Aid
Determining you have hearing loss is only half the battle. Once you have a diagnosis, your audiologist will work with you to put together a unique treatment plan. For most, this will include the use of hearing aids. Below is a breakdown of what these devices are and how to choose the best one for…
Are Truckers at Risk of Developing Sleep Apnea?
Truckers are an essential part of our economy, and they are largely the reason for you getting that toaster you ordered online to your doorstep in as little as two days. In addition to working crazy hours and traveling up and down Interstate 5, they are also putting their health at risk. According to a…
Resolve to Sleep Better
With the new year comes a laundry list of resolutions made with the best intention of turning you into better version of yourself. Even if some of these goals have already fallen to the wayside, there is one you should try hard to keep, as it can affect every aspect of your life – improving…
Holiday Allergy Triggers
While you may associate allergies with springtime, there are many people whose allergies flare up around the holiday season. There are several factors that contribute to this. As Asriani Chiu, M.D., explains, “You’re in a closed-up house, the heater is on, the window’s shut – that’s why indoor allergies get worse in the winter.” Fortunately, you don’t…
Are Nosebleeds Worth a Trip to the Doctor?
Nosebleeds, also known as epistaxis, are common, affecting roughly 60% of Americans at least once in their lifetime. While most are not cause for alarm, about one in ten are serious enough to require medical attention. Being familiar with the signs can help you make an informed decision about whether the nosebleed can be easily…
Are Your Sinuses Causing that Headache?
Eye issues such as dryness or itchiness are uncomfortable, but pain behind the eyes is often debilitating. This feeling can be caused by a variety of reasons, including sinus infections. Understanding the source of the headache behind your eyes is key to finding relief. Sinus Infections Sinusitis causes a buildup of pressure within the nasal…