August 23, 2024 | Mountain Plains Audiology, Inc. | Tinnitus Articles
It’s very common for people to experience tinnitus. Something like 20 million individuals regularly suffer from chronic tinnitus so severe that it becomes burdensome. This doesn’t even count the more common forms of tinnitus, which for most people can come and go without causing a huge impact on their quality of life. When you hear […]
August 18, 2024 | Mountain Plains Audiology, Inc. | Hearing Aids News
Socializing with friends and family and interacting with co-workers can be negatively impacted by even mild hearing loss, and this also includes everyday tasks like shopping. However, the introduction of well-calibrated hearing aids can lead to transformative changes. Top ten reasons to invest in hearing aids While the chief advantage of hearing aids is obvious, […]
The underlying basis of noise-induced hearing loss may seem well-founded. After all, the name itself conveys a fairly straightforward cause-and-effect relationship. Our fundamental understanding is that permanent hearing damage is caused by exposure to overly loud sound over a long period of time. Though we’ve known this for some time now, we haven’t perfectly understood […]
It can be really aggravating and uncomfortable when your ears are itching. Before you stick your finger or an object into your ear in an attempt to scratch the itch, you should be aware of the underlying cause. Identifying the safest and most effective way to handle the itch depends on determining the root cause. […]
Everybody loves the idea of a miracle cure that helps increase your lifespan. That’s why you can find a huge number of these miracle cures all over the internet ensuring longevity if you carry out this one trick. Pretty much all of these alleged cures have no medical basis and are not backed by the […]
The majority of people aren’t proactive about the health of their hearing and most likely haven’t had a hearing test since grade school because it’s normally not part of a routine adult physical. Luckily, a professional hearing specialist can uncover a wealth of information from a hearing examination which can be used to both diagnose […]
In our younger days, food choices usually revolved around taste and immediate gratification, with very little consideration for long-term health consequences. But as we become adults we begin to become aware of how what we eat can affect our health and overall well-being. Recent research has uncovered a surprising connection between poor nutrition and hearing […]
The average summer day is likely filled with fun activities and happenings, from motorcycle rides to family outings to fireworks to sporting events. And while the majority of these activities are healthy, many can present hidden risks to your hearing health. Over time, the loud noises that accompany some of these experiences can result in […]
Love of the open road and the thrill of speed are at the top of the list of reasons why people love to ride motorcycles. But this invigorating hobby comes at a high risk of permanent hearing damage for individuals who ride a lot. The effect of motorcycle speed and riding duration on hearing health […]
You scheduled a hearing exam but you’re so busy it’s reasonable that you would have forgotten about it. It’s a good thing you got a text from the clinic reminding you in time for you to get ready. So… what should you do? While it may not call for an all-night study session like in […]
