What You Should Know About Tinnitus
If you have ever experienced a ringing or other sound in your ears, even in a perfectly quiet setting, you are one of the 50 million Americans dealing with tinnitus. It usually fades after a few hours or within a couple of days, but for many people in Los Angeles, tinnitus is a chronic occurrence…
Why You Should Bring a Companion to Your Hearing Test
If you’re scheduled for a hearing test in Los Angeles, your audiologist recommends bringing a spouse, family member or close friend with you. Unlike in high school and college, this is one test where you are encouraged to ask for help from somebody else. Two Are Better than One at Your Hearing Appointment Hearing loss…
Bring a Companion to Your Hearing Test
They say the first step to resolving a problem is admitting you have one in the first place. When it comes to hearing loss, the condition isn’t always obvious; bringing along a spouse or other family member can help your audiologist understand the scope of the problem and goes a long way toward finding a…
Hearing Aids May Add Years to Your Life
It sounds rather dramatic to make such a claim, but if you are experiencing hearing loss in Los Angeles and haven’t taken the steps to treat your impairment, you may actually miss out on a few extra years. There is plenty of research that shows hearing aids can help you live a longer and happier…
Exploring the Connection Between Hearing Loss and Cognitive Decline
Hearing loss is widespread in Encino. An estimated one out of every five Californians has a hearing impairment to some degree; whether mild or severe, the impact on their daily lives is great. Not only does hearing loss make communication difficult; it has been linked to a number of health hazards. One of the most…
Surprising Causes of Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is one of the most common physical health conditions in Los Angeles and across the U.S. It affects approximately 48 million people and can strike individuals of all ages. You probably have at least a passing knowledge of the factors most likely to contribute to hearing loss, but there are some less-obvious causes…
Resolve to Treat Your Tinnitus in the New Year
Many people in Encino woke up on New Year’s Day with a ringing in their ears. For some, it was the aftereffects of a night spent partying; a few hours after the ball dropped, the ringing disappeared, and their hearing returned to normal. For others, the noise is more persistent and becomes a constant background…
When Your 8 to 5 Exceeds 85 Decibels
If you’re like most people in Los Angeles, you probably think hearing loss won’t be a problem until you’re well into your golden years. The truth is, only one-third of adults with a hearing impairment are older than 65. Hearing loss affects people of all ages, and one of the most common culprits in younger…
How Do Your Ears Work?
If you’re like most people in Los Angeles, you probably don’t give your ears much thought unless you’re stabbing a hole through the lobe or covering them up when it’s cold. The ears are surprisingly complex organs that collect and process sounds in the environment and send them to the brain for interpretation. Think of…
Traveling with Hearing Aids
With the holiday season upon us, many people in Los Angeles will be hitching up their sleigh – err, convertible – and hitting the road. This is the time of year when we merge onto the 110 for a trip over the Los Angeles River and through the Hollywood (to grandmother’s house we go)! Those…
