In some cases, it’s easy to know when you require medical help. You know you need to go to the doctor immediately if you break a bone, for instance. With situations like this, simply “toughing it out” isn’t a possibility. At least, not for very long (especially if you want your bones to repair themselves […]
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In the movies, invisibility is a potent tool. The characters can frequently do the impossible if they have the power of invisibility, whether it’s a starship with cloaking ability or a wizard with an invisibility cloak. Invisible health conditions, regrettably, are just as potent and much less fun. As an example, tinnitus is an exceptionally […]
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Dementia and hearing loss, what’s the connection? Medical science has connected the dots between brain health and hearing loss. Your risk of developing dementia is increased with even minor hearing loss, as it turns out. These two seemingly unconnected health disorders could have a pathological connection. So how can a hearing exam help reduce the […]
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For musicians making and listening to music is not only a job, but a passion. So, don’t let long-term exposure of excessive sound harm your hearing. There are simple ways to prevent hearing loss that still allow you to hear the sound you need to while on stage performing. The Sound of Music and Its […]
Swimming is not just a fun family activity in the summer and on vacation. It has a long history, dating back to 2500 BC in Egypt and records of cave swimming from the Stone Age. Swimming is also great for exercise and overall health. It strengthens the heart and lungs, lowers stress and depression, and […]
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If you have a persistent ringing in your ear that no one else can hear, you may be experiencing tinnitus. The condition can be quite frustrating and is a common problem, especially for adults. Tinnitus is most commonly an internal condition or subjective – meaning the sound tinnitus sufferers hear comes from one’s own body […]
We all have a box of those cotton swabs in our houses. You know, the ones that say “do not place them in your ears.” But how many times have you thought, well, I’ll just do it this once? Our audiologist in Johns Creek is here to tell you why this is not a good […]
Hearing loss, while often a natural sign of aging, has various etiologies. Hearing loss affects approximately 37.5 million Americans aged 18 and over, including more than half of those over age 75. Hearing loss is the third most prevalent chronic health condition facing older adults in the U.S. Whether you are seeking information for yourself […]