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September is World Alzheimer’s Month- the international campaign to raise awareness and challenge the stigma surrounding dementia. The Better Hearing Institute has gotten involved with the outreach after a report on dementia prevention was released that includes hearing loss as a potential risk factor. The Lancet International Commission on Dementia

With school starting back, there are many preparations to make sure that your student is ready to get back into the classroom. One major component to learning that is often overlooked is hearing. According to the CDC, 14.9% of children ages 6-19 have some type of hearing loss. While some

There are several types of hearing devices that may be used to treat hearing loss. The device recommended by an audiologist is selected based on the severity and type of a patient’s hearing loss. One specific type of surgically implanted hearing device is the cochlear implant (CI). Cochlear implants have

It’s time to get Fyzical! ENT began to offer a vestibular rehabilitation program called Fyzical at their Tyler location in June of 2018. Vestibular Rehabilitation is an exercise-based program designed by a specialized physical therapist to improve balance and reduce dizziness-related problems. At Fyzical Tyler a treatment plan will be

Do you (or a loved one) experience a ringing in your ears that no one else can hear? If so, you are not alone. Tinnitus is an audiological and neurological condition causing a constant ringing, hissing, or roaring sound in one or both ears. The American Tinnitus Association reports as

During hot summers, swimming is a popular way to beat the heat. There are precautions that you should take when swimming, as swimmer’s ear is a common occurrence with more than 200,000 US cases per year. What is swimmer’s ear? Swimmer’s ear is an infection of the ear canal, which

Hearing loss can cause distorted and incomplete communication that seriously impacts your professional and personal life, with many negative effects putting an individual at risk for isolation and withdrawal. Studies have linked untreated hearing loss to: Avoidance or withdrawal from social situations Embarrassment at asking for things to be repeated

Image Source: NIH Medical Arts Hearing is a complex process where many fragile parts of the ear work together to relay signals to the brain. In a properly functioning ear, sound is captured by the outer ear and travels through the middle ear to the inner ear where hair cells

Hearing plays a major role in our quality of life, from our emotional well-being and physical health to our careers and leisure activities. The Hearing Industries Association (HIA),recently created an awareness campaign in partnership with HLAA, AAA, ADA, and HIS called Hear Well. Stay Vital. The campaign goal is to

Spring is often a time of renewal and fresh starts, inspiring things such as spring cleaning. It can also be a time to make new goals and habits for yourself, such as getting in shape for summer and vacations. One important health aspect that is often overlooked is our hearing.

SoundLogic is expanding! ENT Associates of East Texas and SoundLogic now have an additional office in Athens, TX located at 1701 S. Palestine St., Suite B.  We opened in the location previously occupied by Athens ENT on October 1, 2018. Our Athens office has the same convenience patients have come to

World Hearing Day on March 3rd opens the platform on hearing well and the impact this has on your overall wellness. The first step to monitoring and addressing your hearing health is to have a hearing test just as you would an annual physical. It actually takes less time and

With passing of the Christmas season, many gifts have been given and received. One gift that often isn’t thought of, is the gift of you! In a day and age with hustle and bustle, busy schedules, work, play, and social media, just being present can be one of the biggest

September is World Alzheimer’s Month- the international campaign to raise awareness and challenge the stigma surrounding dementia. The Better Hearing Institute has gotten involved with the outreach after a report on dementia prevention was released that includes hearing loss as a potential risk factor. The Lancet International Commission on Dementia

If you are one of the 48 million Americans affected by hearing loss, there are many options of treatments for hearing loss, and many types of hearing devices. For people suffering from sensorineural hearing loss, hearing aids can help! Unfortunately, according to the Hearing Loss Association of America, only about

As hearing loss in adults can negatively affect communication and social interaction, more especially in children it can impede development of language, communication, and social skills. The earlier a child is diagnosed with hearing loss, the better their chance of development. Screening and Diagnosis All babies should have a hearing

Affecting 48 million Americans, hearing loss is a very common health issue. According to the Hearing Loss Association of America, it is the third most common physical condition after arthritis and heart disease. Missing out on communication because of hearing loss can have many negative effects. Embarrassment, frustration, lowered self-confidence,

Hearing loss affects 48 million Americans. While some hearing loss is genetic, many cases of both types of hearing loss, conductive or sensorineural, can be prevented. Noise damage is the prevalent cause for hearing loss that is preventable. Statistics Worldwide, 1.1 billion young people ages 12-35 are at risk of

During hot summers, swimming is a popular way to beat the heat. There are precautions that you should take when swimming, as swimmer’s ear is a common occurrence with more than 200,000 US cases per year. What is swimmer’s ear? Swimmer’s ear is an infection of the outer ear canal,

With July 4thcoming up, fireworks are a must on most to-do lists for celebrating this holiday. Fireworks, along with many other activities of summer fun can pose a threat to your hearing health. However, there are a few tips from the experts to help you take caution in protecting your

Hearing loss has been shown to negatively impact nearly every dimension of the human experience, including physical health, emotional and mental health, perceptions of mental acuity, social skills, family relationships and self-esteem, as well as work and school. Many people don’t realize the multiple detrimental effects that hearing loss can

In most situations, the treatment for permanent, sensorineural hearing loss is a digital hearing device.  Hearing devices can range from extremely tiny devices that fit completely inside the ear canal, to devices that are placed externally behind the ear and deliver sound into the ear canal via tubing and an

Getting a hearing test is the most important and first step in treatment of hearing loss. The two types of hearing loss, conductive hearing loss and sensorineural hearing loss, can each be caused by various different factors, which determine the appropriate treatment method. Conductive hearing loss refers to a loss

This April Fools’ Day, don’t miss out on all the jokes. Find yourself missing the punchline of jokes, but not wanting to ask to have it repeated? Get a simple hearing test and find out if you have hearing loss, what might be causing it, and if it can be

Are you struggling with signs of hearing loss? If you think you may have hearing loss, what are you waiting for? If you knew how simple it was to have your hearing checked, would you take the first step? Many people don’t realize how easy it is to get a

  “This is awesome baby!” – Dick Vitale   It’s that time of year, “March Madness”-college basketball games leading up to the big dance that go the whole month of March and into April. But, that doesn’t mean it has to be madness in your home with the TV blaring

“Blindness cuts us off from things, but deafness cuts us off from people.” -Helen Keller   Don’t be cut off from the people you love. Hearing loss is losing moments with your loved ones. Losing conversations, losing interactions, losing words, and losing the relationship. Missing out on communication can have