Age-Related Genes for Hearing Loss Discovered
Presbycusis, or age-related hearing loss, is the most common cause of hearing impairment in San Diego. Unfortunately, a lifetime of noise exposure takes its toll on hearing. A recent study uncovered information on the genes responsible for age-related hearing loss, results that might someday lead to early intervention, mitigating the long-term effects of this physical…
Sounding the Alarm: Hearing-Impaired Individuals at Higher Risk in Fires
House fires are frightening for anybody who experiences them. Fortunately, smoke alarms are literal lifesavers; they have led to a 50 percent decrease in fire-related fatalities over the past 30 years. But many people with hearing loss in San Diego are unable to hear the audible, high-pitched alarm – putting them at risk of being…
Practice the Buddy System When Having Your Hearing Tested
If you’re planning on having a hearing test in San Diego, it’s a good idea to bring along a close companion such as a spouse or family member. Having somebody there who is familiar with you can provide your audiologist with valuable information when developing a treatment plan. The Benefits of Having a Companion Despite…
Memory and Hearing Loss
We all forget things from time to time. This begins early in life – many a five-year-old has “forgotten” that it’s bedtime or mom said they could only have one cookie – and misplaced car keys plague adults of all ages. Serious memory loss is worrisome, but usually not an issue until later in life….
Take this Job and Love It: How to Prevent OTJ Hearing Loss
Canadian rock ‘n roll band Loverboy famously sang, “everybody’s working for the weekend.” It’s okay if you don’t love your job, but you shouldn’t have to worry about physical harm in the workplace. Unfortunately, one out of five people in San Diego has hearing loss, many of them developing it as a result of excess…
The Best Gift You Can Give Your Family This Year: Your Hearing
Still unsure what to get your spouse for Christmas? Hint: a vacuum cleaner is a very bad idea! When it comes to finding that perfect gift for your loved ones, think outside the (wrapped) box this year. If you have hearing loss in San Diego, the best gift you can give your family this year…
What Phone Apps Help You Hear Better?
People with hearing loss in San Diego will have a newfound app-reciation for their smartphones thanks to an abundance of free and inexpensive mobile apps designed for both iPhones and Android devices. Calorie counters, heartrate monitors, fitness trainers, and even mobile versions of popular health care sites like WebMD make it easier than ever for…
Why Should You Wear Musician’s Earplugs?
Whether you’re a wannabe rock ‘n roll star playing to a few bored friends in your basement or have already made it big, showcasing your mad axe skills to enraptured audiences at gigs across San Diego, constant exposure to loud music can have long-term consequences. No, we’re not talking about groupies, but rather, hearing loss….
Can Headphones Prevent Hearing Loss?
If you’re like many people in San Diego and across the country, you like listening to music. And let’s face it: the louder it’s played, the better it sounds! With the possible exception of easy listening music, of course. But play your music too loudly, and you’re at risk of developing noise-induced hearing loss. Noise-Induced…
May is Better Hearing & Speech Month
Every May since 1927,the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) has been educating the public about hearing and speech disorders. The cause gained even more traction in 1986 when President Reagan issued a formal proclamation designating May as the official month to encourage people to take action if they believe there might be a problem with their…