February 29, 2024 | Eastside Audiology & Hearing Services
Is age a factor in the development of hearing loss? Hearing loss is a common slowly progressing condition that affects all adults. Actually, over one half of individuals 75 and older have difficulty hearing. Presbycusis The slowly progressing condition of hearing loss as we age is commonly known as presbycusis. Typically, there will be a […]
February 22, 2024 | Eastside Audiology & Hearing Services
It’s not fun when you’re unable to sleep at night. Particularly when it happens regularly. You toss and turn and maybe stare at the clock (or your phone) and worry about just how fatigued you’ll be the next day. When these types of sleepless nights routinely occur, medical professionals tend to use the term “insomnia”. […]
February 14, 2024 | Eastside Audiology & Hearing Services
Genetic predisposition, aging, and extended exposure to loud noise are all familiar factors that can contribute to hearing loss. But the link between hearing loss and diabetes is not as well known. Allow us to elaborate. How does diabetes increase your risk of hearing loss? The prevalence of diabetes increases as you get older, and […]
February 9, 2024 | Eastside Audiology & Hearing Services
Lots of people really love winter! Alright, it can certainly be a bummer if you have to get anywhere. Or if you aren’t properly prepared. But there are plenty of fun things to do in those chillier winter months. Don’t believe us? Sledding and skiing aren’t the only fun things you can do in the […]
February 1, 2024 | Eastside Audiology & Hearing Services
DIY is all the rage nowadays and everyone likes a quick easy fix. Got a leaky sink? You can learn about how to fix that from a YouTube video. It may take you a little bit longer than it would take a plumber, but there’s no substitute for the gratification you feel, right? But that […]
January 25, 2024 | Eastside Audiology & Hearing Services
There are a couple separate ways to interpret the term “cheap hearing aids”. On the one hand, it implies affordability, a practical choice for a budget-conscious individual. Conversely, it implies low-quality, turning an apparently economical purchase into a not-so-smart choice, epitomized by the adage “You get what you pay for”. Regrettably, differentiating between an economical […]
January 18, 2024 | Eastside Audiology & Hearing Services
Dealing with cancer is horrible. Patients have to go through a very hard time and some of the side effects of chemotherapy are often disregarded. But it’s essential to keep in mind that, for a great many cancer patients, there will be life after your disease. And you want that life to be as full […]
January 10, 2024 | Eastside Audiology & Hearing Services
Recognizing when you need some medical advice is normally pretty easy. When you break your leg, for example, you know you should go to the doctor (or the emergency room, depending on the scenario). With situations like this, simply “toughing it out” isn’t a possibility. At least, not for very long (particularly if you want […]
January 3, 2024 | Eastside Audiology & Hearing Services
Lots of older individuals experience hearing loss, but does that mean it’s hazardous for them to drive? Driving habits differ amongst different individuals so the response isn’t clear-cut. Even if some adjustments have to be made to the radio volume, hearing loss shouldn’t mean a skilled driver has to quit driving. For individuals who commute […]
December 28, 2023 | Eastside Audiology & Hearing Services
Have you ever had your internet cut right as you’re getting to the best part of your favorite Netflix movie? You sit and watch that spinning circle instead of learning about who won that cooking competition. And so you just wait. Perhaps it’s your modem, might be your router, possibly it’s the internet company, or […]
