What are ear crystals? Despite what the name suggests, ear crystals aren’t just a fancy pair of earrings. They are actually an integral part of how our body maintains balance and equilibrium. Ear crystals — or otoconia in scientific terms — are very small clusters of cells composed of calcium carbonate that live in the
“Help! I need hearing aids, but I don’t think I can afford them.” It’s been estimated by the NIDCD Epidemiology and Statistics Program that almost 30 million American adults could benefit from hearing aids, but fewer than 25% of adults who could benefit from hearing aids have ever worn them. That’s over 20 million adults
Hearing care is more than just ear protection and regular hearing tests While wearing ear protection in noisy environments and getting annual hearing tests starting at age 60 are both crucial to hearing health, many of our patients are surprised to learn that making healthy choices can also have a significant impact on hearing health,
Have you heard of “comorbidities?” Comorbidities are the presence of two or more diseases or conditions in a person at the same time. While comorbidities may seem independent from each other at first, some health conditions are worsened by other health conditions, so identifying the connection between different diseases is a growing area of interest
Always seek the best when it comes to your health There’s been a shift in the healthcare industry over the last decade or so in how people are prioritizing their health and wellness. People are investing more time and money into their overall well-being and are taking a more active role in their health, whether
How common are hereditary health conditions? Since the completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003, where scientists mapped the entire human genome, healthcare professionals and researchers have learned a great deal about the critical role our genes play in what diseases and health conditions we get in our lifetimes. From more common health conditions,
The importance of regular hearing tests From mental health issues to cognitive decline, the impact that hearing loss can have on your life beyond just your ability to hear is large. And, while some people actively choose to ignore their hearing loss, many people just don’t recognize they have hearing loss until it reaches more
No need to fear: You probably don’t have Meniere’s disease! Many new patients who come to us for balance or dizziness concerns assume their symptoms are caused by Meniere’s disease, and we can understand why! Dealing with dizziness can be very disorienting and make it hard to live a normal life, and many people jump
What is noise-induced hearing loss? Hearing loss in general is very common in the United States, and noise-induced hearing loss (sometimes abbreviated NIHL) is one of the more common types of hearing loss Americans experience today. While the end result of NIHL is the same as other types of hearing loss, the cause is very
What is vertigo? While dizziness and vertigo are often used interchangeably, they are actually very different sensations to the person experiencing them. Whereas dizziness is used to describe a general loss of balance or lightheadedness, vertigo usually presents as a feeling of the world spinning around you, even if you’re standing still. Vertigo can be
Hearing aids are a long-term commitment Fitting clients for hearing aids is one of the most rewarding moments we experience in our practice. There’s nothing quite like the feeling of helping a patient hear clearly again, and we live for it. But, we also encounter plenty of patients who are resistant to coming to see
Achoo! Seasonal allergy season returns to Colorado After another cold and snowy winter, Spring is finally upon us, and consistently warmer days are just around the corner. But, the return of Spring also means the return of seasonal allergies which, in 2021, 26% of the adult population suffered from. Allergies, unfortunately, can cause a whole
