Tips for Preventing Airplane Ear
If you’re beginning your vacation by flying out of Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport, you may experience a common condition known as airplane ear. One of the most common health problems for people traveling on air routes, airplane ear exhibits symptoms such as: Severe cases of airplane ear may also include tinnitus, greater pain and…
Stress relief tips and tactics
During these uncertain times of COVID-19, many of us are feeling increased levels of stress — whether it’s stress about our health or the health of a loved one, stress about our finances or job, the future of the economy, or…(fill in your own stress here). Just know that these feelings are all completely valid….
Subtle hearing loss in young adults can alter brain function
Research found that young people with subtle hearing loss are altering their brain function in ways typically only seen in older adults. As a result, they could be paving the way for dementia. Researcher Yune Lee and his team monitored the brain activity of study participants 18 through 41 years of age as they listened…
The secret to staying happy and healthy
Open any magazine and you’re bound to find an article on how to turn back the hands of time. Posts on health and wellness are among the most popular on social media. Many of us hope to age gracefully and happily by looking and feeling our best. But is worrying about looking older delaying our…
Can treating hearing loss help prevent dementia?
A study published in The Lancet, one of the world’s leading medical journals, called dementia “the greatest global challenge for health and social care in the 21st century.” The study, conducted by The Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention and Care, noted that 50 million people have dementia worldwide — and that the number is expected…
The connection between diabetes and hearing loss
The relationship between hearing loss and diabetes has long been debated. But research now concludes that hearing loss is more prevalent in adults with diabetes. One research study included data from participants ranging in age from 20 to 69. Important information they found: People with diabetes were 2x more likely to have hearing loss than…
What is the best way to clean my ears?
Believe it or not, this is one of the most frequently asked questions and it’s important to remember why we have earwax. Cerumen, often referred to as earwax, is produced by the ear for several different reasons. It collects dirt, debris and bacteria, preventing unwanted foreign bodies from entering the ear. Earwax also has lubrication…
How to Properly Clean Your Ears
Q: What do your ears and your oven have in common? A: They are both self cleaningIt’s true! Your ears can clean themselves with the help of cerumen. Cerumen, the medical term for earwax, forms in the outer one-third of your ear canal, naturally migrating out of your ear with jaw movements, such as talking…
Hearing Health Resolutions for 2017
With the New Year fast approaching, it’s a time for reflection and goal-setting. This year, make resolutions to protect and improve your hearing for better overall health and happiness. Here are four great starting points: Listen carefully. Always be conscious of how loud you’re listening to your television and music. Be careful not to turn up…
Diabetes and Hearing Loss
Did you know that hearing loss is twice as common in people with diabetes compared to those without the disease? Experts say that one in three people with diabetes will develop hearing loss! The cause of diabetes-related hearing loss has been debated for several decades. Researchers theorize that hearing loss results from damage to blood…
