If you’ve been struggling to understand or interpret what people say, or you’ve always said you’re not a great listener, it could be that you have an auditory processing disorder rather than a hearing loss. Auditory processing disorder (APD) is not talked about as...
Recently, I met Seth Stetson from HealthU who is associated with the Alaska Regional Hospital. In this interview, we chatted all things hearing healthcare. I like to take every opportunity to spread the word about healthy hearing and what you can do if your hearing is...
Preventing hearing loss is the best way to keep your hearing healthy. Any damage caused now will stay with you for the rest of your life and will only get worse if not addressed. Thankfully, there are ways to prevent this and ensure your hearing stays in tip-top...
As audiologists, we will not be able to improve in our provision of hearing healthcare if we don't always stay up to date on hearing research, which is why this latest bit of news from MIT about hearing loss reversal is exciting.Here’s What MIT’s Press Release SaysThe...
With so many people in Alaska suffering from a hearing loss, it’s astounding to know that many will never seek help to treat it. Many think that hearing loss only affects their ears. Turning up the volume or asking people to speak louder is only a temporary solution....
Diabetes is a disorder that prevents the body from utilizing insulin to maintain blood glucose levels. Ranging from mild to life-threatening, it has many side effects, including fatigue, nerve damage, and even vision impairment. But what about ear health?...
I’ve always said how important hearing is to your well-being. It’s a massive part of everyone’s livelihood, and unfortunately, most people don’t realize its importance until it’s gone. This month, we acknowledge our veterans to show them how much we appreciate...
There are many articles and leaflets that share all the reasons you SHOULD choose to treat a hearing loss. However, nobody openly shares all the reasons that you should choose NOT to treat your hearing loss. With a recent study suggesting that “only 14% of the...
A buildup of wax, or impacted wax, can present itself in many ways. The most common of which will be the feeling of your ears being blocked or clogged up. But did you know that the body actually needs earwax? Earwax is a natural substance used to trap foreign debris...
If the time has come where you or a loved one is considering which treatment is best to manage a hearing loss, then this article will give you all the answers you need in order to make the best choice. With so many marketing messages from different providers promising...
