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Tinnitus Sleep Strategies
There are many possible reasons you’re not getting a full eight hours of sleep. Having tinnitus, a symptom of an underlying disease that causes you to hear a buzzing, clicking, humming or roaring sound that…
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What You Need to Know About Hearing Aid Repair
Hearing aids are complex electronic devices that are built to last. But since they are used for most hours of the day and spend much of their time in a fairly inhospitable environment, it is…
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Signs It’s Time for a Hearing Aid Repair
Hearing aids are sophisticated devices that pack state-of-the-art technology into a very tiny package. Because they live in the rugged environment of your ear, they are subjected to earwax impaction, moisture from sweat and oil…
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Underlying Causes of Tinnitus You May Not Know About
Approximately 20% of all Americans experience tinnitus. Even with such a high prevalence, there is still a lot unknown about this phantom ringing in the ear. Understanding the causes can help determine the right treatment…
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Does Hearing Loss Trigger Alzheimer’s?
Forgetting someone’s name whom you just met or where you put your car keys is a normal part of getting older. But for the more than five million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease, their memory…
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October is Audiology Awareness Month
Hearing loss can be a confusing experience that leaves you feeling discouraged, frustrated and isolated. October is Audiology Awareness Month, which means now is a great time to learn about life changes that can help…
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What to Know Before Your First Audiologist Visit
Most individuals with hearing loss wait an average of seven years before finally seeking treatment. This means their first visit to the audiologist may take place after years of struggling to hear and living with…
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How Does Loud Noise Lead to Hearing Loss?
More than 48 million people in the U.S. experience hearing loss, and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that, of this population, approximately 26 million suffer from permanent damage caused by excessive exposure…
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Newborn Hearing Screenings
All 50 states and most U.S. territories fund Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) programs, which ensure that all babies born with hearing loss get the resources they need to develop speech and language skills…
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Hearing Loss Advice
An estimated 48 million Americans experience hearing loss, but only about one in five seek treatment. Delaying treatment can have devastating impacts on your job, health and relationships, which is why audiologists in Torrance and…