by Sandy Thiele | May 19, 2021 | Hearing Loss
Here is 5 ways hearing loss may affect your memory. As you get older people consider hearing loss and cognitive impairment as normal. However, hearing loss and cognitive impairment may be an indication of the start of Alzheimer’s. Your hearing is an important role in...
by Sandy Thiele | Apr 19, 2021 | Hearing Loss
It is known that there is a link between cardiovascular disease and hearing loss, and high blood pressure and hearing loss. Is there a connection between high cholesterol and hearing loss? High cholesterol, technical term – Hyperlipidemia, has been a problem for many...
by Sandy Thiele | Mar 30, 2021 | Hearing Loss
The most common reason for ears to feel clogged or plugged is due to something called Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (Eustachian is pronounced “You-Station”). The Eustachian tube connects the back of the nose to the middle ear and serves to protect, ventilate and drain...
by Sandy Thiele | Feb 3, 2021 | Hearing Loss
Earwax (technical term Cerumen) is the key to a healthy ear. Earwax collects dirt, debris and bacteria from entering the ear. It has lubrication properties to keep the ears from getting dry and itchy. Earwax is an unpleasant obstacle to keeping your ears clean. Yes,...
by Sandy Thiele | Dec 21, 2020 | Hearing Loss
Adults who have a hearing loss have a higher risk for Alzheimer’s and other cognitive disorders. The risk of dementia increases for those with a hearing loss greater than 25 dB. 36% of the risk of dementia was associated with hearing loss for study participants over...
by Sandy Thiele | Nov 2, 2020 | Hearing Loss
The holidays are coming up and even with the Covid out there some of us are looking forward to going to parties or getting together with our extended family in both November and December. Many of us don’t mind that they have already started playing Christmas music,...
