What To Know About Hearing Aids and Dizziness
You don’t have to be a regular at Sin City Yoga to know how important balance is. When dizzy spells make you feel unsteady on your feet, you probably want to get to the bottom of them right away. While rare, some patients report dizziness when they first start wearing their hearing aids. Let’s look…
Can Anemia Affect Hearing?
Iron deficiency anemia (IDA), a condition wherein your body can’t get enough iron from your food, is the most common nutritional deficiency globally, affecting approximately 30% of the global population. Most people recognize anemia by its telltale symptoms—fatigue, pale skin, easy bruising or shortness of breath—but fewer know it may also impact your hearing. Recent…
Tips for Hearing Safety at Work
When you think about workplace hazards, noise might not be the first thing that comes to mind—but that doesn’t make it any less critical. Whether you’re surrounded by the rumble of heavy machinery, the whir of power tools or booming live music, prolonged exposure to high-volume environments can chip away at your hearing. Noise-induced hearing…
How Can I Accommodate My Hearing Loss at Work?
Navigating the workplace with hearing loss can feel overwhelming, but with the right strategies, you can confidently excel in your career. From fast-paced meetings to casual office conversations, there are ways to ensure you remain engaged and productive. Understanding the Challenges Approximately 12% of workers have hearing difficulty. Hearing loss can create obstacles in professional…
Tips For Extending the Life of Your Hearing Aids
Hearing aids are a significant investment that can improve your life in many ways. Typically, they last between three and seven years. Here are a few steps you can take to make sure your hearing aids stay in the best shape to extend their longevity. Clean Your Hearing Aids Daily Following a daily cleaning routine…
A Music Lover’s Guide to Hearing Aids
If you love going to concerts or can spend hours perusing through Las Vegas record stores, chances are music is very important to you. If you use hearing aids, you might be concerned that you won’t be able to hear songs the way you used to. The good news is that hearing aid technology has…
Halloween and Hearing Aids: What To Know
Halloween is just around the corner, and with it comes fun parties, trick-or-treating, pumpkin carving, funky costumes and more. For the 15% of U.S. adults with hearing loss, however, it’s important to consider how your hearing aids will fit into the Halloween festivities. Let’s look at some helpful tips to make the most of your…
What Am I Missing with Hearing Loss?
Hearing loss can impact the way you notice and interact with various sounds. The severity of hearing loss varies, and 15% of American adults report some difficulty with hearing. Gaining insight into the different stages of hearing loss can help you understand what may be missed and why it’s crucial to seek treatment. Recognizing Mild…
Navigating College Life With Hearing Loss: Essential Tips for a Smooth Transition
As college approaches, students are busy preparing for the next chapter—organizing class schedules, purchasing textbooks and getting familiar with their new campuses. For those with hearing loss, this preparation involves a few additional steps to create a seamless academic experience. Let’s look at a few tips to help improve your college experience and how hearing…
A Guide to Embracing Your Hearing Loss Diagnosis
An estimated 10% of people in the United States experience hearing loss. If you have just been officially diagnosed with hearing loss, it’s natural to feel the urge to ignore or dismiss the condition and your feelings about how it will affect your life. Let’s take a look at a few tips to help you…