What is vertigo? How is vertigo affected by stress? What are the symptoms, and how can it be treated? For millions of people, vertigo has had a major impact on their daily lives; let’s take a deeper look at this surprisingly common condition. Have you ever found yourself standing in the middle of a room
Why are annual hearing tests important? What are the benefits of early detection and treatment of hearing loss? What can someone expect during an annual hearing test? Read on to learn everything you need to know about hearing tests. Each May, we celebrate National Speech-Language-Hearing Month. It’s an important reminder of how crucial it is
What is mild hearing loss? How might it affect me every day? Can hearing aids help with mild hearing loss? Let’s explore! Hearing loss in adults often starts gradually, almost undetectable, with people overlooking the early signs until it progresses. Even mild hearing loss can make it hard to hear soft sounds and follow conversations
Can reducing noise improve your sleep quality? Should you get custom hearing protection for work? Explore the many benefits and applications of custom earmolds. Beyond Hearing Aids When people think of custom earmolds, they typically think of hearing aids, but these versatile devices have a variety of uses beyond this one use. Especially in recent
Understanding the Genetic Links to Vertigo As much as 40% of the adult population in the US will experience vertigo at some point in their lifetime, but why? While the underlying causes of vertigo can vary, most now believe there is a strong genetic link between a person’s genetics and the conditions that can cause
There are only a few conditions that affect as many people as hearing loss or impairment does. According to the National Coalition on Aging (NCOA), by age fifty one in five adults in the US will have or be developing some form of hearing loss. Today we’ll look at how hearing aids are used to
Hearing aids play an important role in making a world of sound available to those experiencing hearing loss. Having hearing aids in perfect working order is essential for those struggling with loss to communicate, engage socially, and enjoy daily life’s rich soundscape. Understanding what goes into a perfectly functioning hearing aid and knowing how to
Happy American Heart Month from Colorado Ear Care! Each year in February, the American Heart Association launches a campaign to educate the population about heart health and just how important it can be to our overall well-being. After all, heart disease is the #1 cause of death in the U.S. Heart disease — among other
Vertigo and dizziness and imbalance, oh my! While many people think vertigo and dizziness are the same things and even use the terms interchangeably, they are actually different conditions with slightly different sets of causes and symptoms. The more general of the two, dizziness, can actually describe a number of different sensations, including a loss
Ring, Ring, Ring: It’s Tinnitus Calling Tinnitus is often described as a ringing (or sometimes a humming or buzzing) sound that cannot be perceived by others. If you’ve ever experienced tinnitus, you know it can feel jarring and distracting and can even cause feelings of anxiety or stress. Our Audiologists have seen and treated many
Outdoor Event Season is Almost Here, Colorado! With the recent snow and cold weather in Denver, it’s hard to believe that Spring is just a couple of months away. But, you know what Spring brings with it? The return of outdoor events! As Coloradans, we’re lucky to have one of the most well-known outdoor event
Embracing the Learning Curve Just like with anything new, adjusting to your hearing aids is expected to take time. It is normal to have a period of around 2-4 months to get used to wearing them, learn more about what they can do, and how to best care for them. This is all a part
