What Causes Fall Allergies?
Most people associate allergies with the spring and summer months, but they can affect you throughout the year. Hay fever occurs anytime plants release pollen, and for people living in the Midwest and East Coast – including right here in Kennett Square – that means the fall, thanks to the proliferation of ragweed in these…
Who is Eligible for Balloon Sinuplasty?
Sinusitis is the most common chronic health condition in Spring House and throughout the country. 37 million Americans suffer from its effects every year. Many of these individuals might be able to find relief from a minimally-invasive surgical procedure known as Balloon Sinuplasty. Chronic Sinusitis: Causes and Symptoms Persistent inflammation and swelling of membranes lining…
Pedaling Your Way to Hearing Loss: How Spin Class Can Damage Your Ears
Hitting the gym is a good thing, right? Few would argue with the notion that physical fitness should be a routine component of your health regimen. Regular exercise promotes weight loss and contributes to better overall physical and mental health. But certain types of exercise can have unintended negative impacts in other areas of your…
Language Delays
As a parent, it is normal to compare the development of your child to others. That scenario certainly applies to language development. If you think your child’s development of speech and language is slower than normal, compare your impression with what other family and friends are thinking. If you are still concerned after sharing your…
Snoring: Nothing to Joke About
People who snore are often the brunt of jokes, but this serious condition is no laughing matter. Chronic snoring is a real problem that can cause relationship tension, drowsiness and fatigue, and lead to lapses in memory and concentration. Often, it’s an indication of a serious health disorder such as sleep apnea. If you are…
May is Better Hearing & Speech Month
May is Better Hearing & Speech Month, an annual occasion designed to raise awareness of hearing loss and speech problems. Originally created in 1927 by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), in 1986 President Reagan issued a formal proclamation designating May as the official month to heighten public awareness about hearing loss and speech disorders. The…
Sporting Events Can Damage Your Hearing
The Seattle Seahawks made the news in 2013 – not just for their stellar play on the field. They laid claim to a more dubious distinction that year by setting a new Guinness World Record for crowd noise. Not once, but twice. On September 15, during a home game against the rival San Francisco 49ers,…
Dramatic lifestyle improvement found in patients who start using hearing devices
Many scientific studies in the past have confirmed the negative impacts associated with hearing loss: depression, anxiety and social isolation. There are positive impacts associated with hearing solutions, as well. A study conducted by the Better Hearing Institute (BHI) supplies overwhelming data about how much of a difference hearing devices can make. Do hearing devices…
Recent Research Findings Prove Link Between Hearing Loss and Cognitive Health
Several recent studies reveal a clear link between hearing loss and dementia. While cognitive disorders were once believed to be primarily linked to the natural aging process, new research shows other factors – including hearing loss – significantly affect cognitive health. Recent studies have also proven a correlation between the severity of hearing loss and…
Audiologist or Hearing Aid Specialist? What’s the Difference?
Your journey to better hearing begins by choosing a hearing professional you can trust. But where do you turn? Your friend who wears hearing devices recommends his audiologist. However, a local Hearing Aid Specialist is advertising hearing devices at a very good price. Who do you choose? How do you make that decision? And what…
