The Mystery of Tinnitus
Despite the widespread prevalence of tinnitus—a ringing in the ears that affects about 20 percent of the adult population in Reno—and decades of research, there is still a lot of mystery surrounding this common affliction. What’s so Hard About Finding a Cure for Tinnitus, Anyway? Reports of tinnitus go back as far as 1600 BC,…
Cerebral Atrophy and Hearing Loss
Many people who develop dementia in Reno experience cerebral atrophy—also known as “brain shrinkage.” Your risk of cerebral atrophy is higher if you’ve got hearing loss. Here’s why. The Link Between Hearing Loss and Dementia What causes cerebral atrophy Cerebral atrophy results from the loss of neurons and their connections with the brain. As dementia…
Chemicals That Can Harm Your Hearing
Most people who develop hearing loss in Reno can blame factors such as aging, noise exposure, disease and trauma. If you work around chemicals, it’s important to understand that certain types of these can also damage your hearing. OSHA-Identified Ototoxicants The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a Safety and Health Information Bulletin in 2018 cautioning…
Foolproof Techniques for Removing Water from Your Ears
For many people in Reno, summer means splashing through fountains or taking a dip in the pool to escape the heat. While that’s a great way to cool off, if water becomes trapped in your ears, it can lead to infection – and possibly even impact your hearing. We have some tips that will help…
Your Ears May Reveal Clues About Your Health
Want to dazzle your friends in Reno with clues about their physical health or self-diagnose yourself without consulting Dr. Google? Look no further than the ears! They often provide a surprising amount of information regarding what’s going on inside a person’s body. What the Ears Reveal The ears aren’t only conduits for sound; they can…
Genes Associated with Age-Related Hearing Loss Discovered
The majority of folks with hearing loss in Reno can blame their condition on either noise or age. A decline in hearing ability isn’t inevitable the older you get, but it’s definitely more likely. An interesting new study recently identified the genes associated with age-related hearing loss, paving the way for better treatment solutions in…
The Link Between Cigarettes & Hearing Loss
You’d have to be living under a rock not to realize the health hazards associated with smoking cigarettes. Emphysema, bronchitis, lung cancer – the list is a mile long. Research shows that smokers in Reno are at risk of another health problem associated with cigarettes: hearing loss. Risks of Cigarette Smoke About one in five…
What is Your Vestibular System?
Walking is one of those things you probably take for granted, like breathing and blinking and a sad episode of “This Is Us.” But if you actually stop to think about it, walking without tripping is a surprisingly complex process – one that your vestibular system handles for you on a daily basis. The Human…
Seven Reasons You Might Be Feeling Dizzy
There are many things that can make people in Reno feel off-balance. The six o’clock news springs immediately to mind, but we’re not speaking figuratively here. Dizziness affects all of us from time to time; most often it passes quickly and is nothing to worry about, but sometimes poor balance can be indicative of a…
Make it a Blockbuster Night with Hearing Loops
The Biggest Little City in the world is renowned for splashy casinos and upscale restaurants, but many residents prefer the simpler pleasures of an old-fashioned night out at the movies. If you have hearing loss in Reno, the big-screen experience can be stressful, but don’t write off the latest Spielbergian blockbuster just yet: hearing loop…