Feeling Off-Balance? Try These Exercises
As you age, staying steady on your feet can become more difficult. Over one in four people aged 65 and older falls every year, leading to three million emergency room visits and one million fall-related hospitalizations per year. While age-related changes such as less muscle strength and flexibility are factors in falls, so is a…
Apple® Shares Data on Tinnitus Study
Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, affects quite a few Americans daily—about 15% of them, according to results from the recently released Apple Hearing Study. The study surveyed around 160,000 people who answered questions and took app-based assessments about their tinnitus via their iPhone®. Other Key Findings The Apple Hearing Study found that: When asked…
How Can Your ENT Health Affect Your Sleep?
Sleep is essential to your health and well-being, yet many people struggle to get their full eight hours. One often overlooked obstacle to a good night’s rest is your ENT health. Let’s take a look at the connection between ENT issues and poor sleep and give you a few tips on how to get to…
Enjoy Summer Safely: Tips to Prevent Swimmer’s Ear
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy endless days of swimming. Wherever you choose to soak up the sun and enjoy the water, it’s important to be aware of swimmer’s ear and the steps you can take to protect against it. What Causes Swimmer’s Ear? Swimmer’s ear, medically known as otitis externa, is an infection…
Can This Tongue-Tickling Device Help Relieve Tinnitus?
Can This Tongue-Tickling Device Help Relieve Tinnitus? Tinnitus, a ringing or buzzing in the ears with no external sound source, can be tricky to manage. Many of the 25 million U.S. adults with tinnitus use multiple strategies to help control it, such as mindfulness therapy and hearing aids, but now there’s a new option for…
Are People Born With Good Balance?
Are People Born With Good Balance? Balance isn’t an inherent trait—think of a baby’s first steps. Instead, balance is a skill you develop over time that relies on three distinct body systems working in harmony. Three Systems That Govern Balance Based on information from all three systems, the central nervous system sends signals to the…
What To Know About Glue Ear
Glue ear, medically known as otitis media with effusion, manifests when fluid accumulates in the middle ear. This typically happens post-ear infection or due to a blocked Eustachian tube. The lingering fluid can thicken and become sticky, hence the apt descriptor “glue ear.” What Are the Symptoms of Glue Ear? Approximately eight of every 10…
What To Know About Retracted Eardrums
The tympanic membrane, commonly referred to as the eardrum, serves as a vital component of the auditory system. It separates the outer ear canal from the middle ear and is instrumental in the process of hearing. In certain cases, the eardrum may become indrawn or retracted, which can cause painful symptoms or may be unnoticeable….
Common Reasons for Ear Pain
Ear pain is a widespread issue that impacts people of all age groups. While it’s typically not indicative of a serious health issue, recognizing the primary causes can help in preventing further complications related to ear pain. Understanding the Main Causes of Ear Discomfort There are varying causes of ear pain, ranging in severity. For…
State-of-the-Art Hearing Aids Can Do What?!
Modern hearing aids may be shrinking in size—but the amount of highly sophisticated technology inside them is only increasing. Check out some of our favorite hearing aid advancements for enhancing your hearing and quality of life. Enjoy crystal-clear sound effortlessly, thanks to artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning with digital signal processing (DSP). This powerful…