Is Exercise Good for Your Hearing?

Is Exercise Good for Your Hearing?

We all know that exercising is good for our bodies. But we tend to think of our bodies in the context of what is good for our muscular health, cardiovascular health and general well being. Three recent studies have demonstrated a link between reduced physical activity...
Spring, Summer, Noise and Hearing Loss

Spring, Summer, Noise and Hearing Loss

Coming soon, warmer weather. Time to head outside and enjoy everything the great outdoors has to offer, BBQ’s, summer concerts, boating, baseball games and so much more. While we hope you enjoy these activities, we also want you to keep in mind that many of these...
Hearing Loss After a Stroke

Hearing Loss After a Stroke

You or someone you know has had a stroke. And unfortunately you or they are struggling to understand what is being said. It is possible that the stroke has caused hearing loss. What is a stroke? Strokes happen when the blood supply to the brain is disrupted. This...
Why Do I Have Trouble Hearing in Noise?

Why Do I Have Trouble Hearing in Noise?

Hearing and understanding are two sides of the same coin.  It’s quite possible to hear everything someone says but at the same time understand nothing they said.  For example, if you were to listen to someone speaking in a foreign language and I asked you if you could...
15 Things To Know About Your Ears and Hearing

15 Things To Know About Your Ears and Hearing

Chances are that you know a few things about your ears and hearing that already appear on this list but did you know about all of them? Anatomy You get a new ear canal every year!  The ear canal skin is constantly growing outward at a rate of 1.3 inches every year....