Hearing loss is often seen as an inconvenient part of aging, but recent studies have revealed a far more serious consequence of untreated hearing loss: cognitive decline. The connection between these two conditions is becoming increasingly clear, and the findings are...
Why Some People Delay Seeking Hearing Care
Most people see their primary care provider for their annual physical and their optometrist for their annual eye exam. However, it’s far less common for people to get their hearing checked regularly. Every day, we receive calls from individuals in the Shirley area who...
What Is Tinnitus and How Is It Treated?
Have you ever experienced an annoying ringing or buzzing sound in your ears? If so, you’re not alone. Tinnitus is a common condition that impacts an estimated 50 million Americans each year. If you’ve been to a loud rock concert or fireworks show and had a temporary...
4 Tips for Protecting Your Hearing from Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
As we go about our daily lives, we are inundated with so many sounds that we may not even notice many of them. Have you stopped to consider that the sounds you hear every day could actually be damaging your hearing? It’s not just loud rock concerts that you need to...