High Stress and Hearing Loss
Living with high levels of stress is becoming more and more normal. Continuous stress has been linked to a number of long-term health problems, including hearing loss. Understanding Stress Stress is your body’s reaction to situations in your environment. Known as your “fight or flight” response, stress gives your body what it needs to run…
What Happens When You Don’t Get Enough Sleep
Sleep is just as important as eating right and exercising when trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle. But often, we don’t get the recommended eight hours. Once you understand the importance of a good night’s rest, you will start taking bedtime more seriously. Why Is Sleep Important? The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends…
The Impact of Hearing Loss on Romantic Relationships
Your hearing loss is not only affecting you; studies show that untreated hearing loss can negatively impact those closest to you. This Valentine’s Day, give the gift of you and finally treat your hearing loss. When Hearing Loss Is Left Untreated More than 48 million people experience hearing loss, but only 20 percent of those…
Why You Are Not Wearing Your Hearing Aids
How can hearing aids change your life? Hearing aids are the most common treatment for hearing loss. They do can do more than simply improve your ability to hear; they can have a lasting effect on your health and well-being. Improved General Health Those who utilize hearing aids see an improvement in their balance and…
Genetic Hearing Loss in Children
According to the CDC, 50-60 percent of cases of hearing loss in babies are caused by genetic factors. There are many genes involved in producing healthy hearing, and when a gene doesn’t form properly, it’s called a mutation. Mutations can run in families and be passed down through generations, or can occur unexpectedly in a…
Managing the Mental Burden of Tinnitus
Tinnitus is common in Albany, affecting about one in five residents. Characterized by phantom sounds in the ears—most often described as a ringing, though a variety of sounds have been reported—this symptom (it’s not a medical condition itself, but rather, a side effect of another disorder) can be so bothersome it creates mental distress. There…
5 Common Hearing Issues in Albany
If you polled most people in Albany about hearing issues, they would talk about things like ear infections or hearing loss. But the ears are complex structures that are susceptible to a number of conditions. We’re going to talk about five of the most common ones! Ear Disorders You Might Not Be Aware Of Not…
Winter is the Season for Nosebleeds in Albany
New York is no stranger to severe winter weather. Not only must we sometimes contend with heavy snow, gusty winds and plummeting temperatures; on top of Old Man Winter’s fury, nosebleeds in Albany are common during the winter months. Here’s why. Who is Most Likely to Get a Nosebleed…and Why Nosebleeds, as frightening as they…
Home Remedies for Tonsil Infections
Children in Albany are no strangers to tonsil infections. When these glands in the back of the throat, which help the immune system by defending against bacteria and viruses, become swollen and infected, pain and misery follow. There are tips you can try at home to help ease your child’s discomfort and speed up their…
Poor Sleep Has Negative Impacts on Physical & Mental Health
We all have an occasional restless night, but when poor sleep becomes the norm, your physical and mental health could suffer. Experts recommend Albany residents get a minimum of seven hours of sleep per night, but a variety of factors leave many people grappling with fatigue the next day. Breaking the cycle is important. Your…