Are Gamers More Prone to Hearing Loss?
Video games may help you relax and have fun now, but like many noisy activities, they can contribute to hearing loss later. According to a recent survey of people who game regularly, more than one in three said they had difficulty hearing. Details About the Survey The survey, conducted by the American Speech-Language-Health Association (ASHA),…
Is Dementia Connected to Poor Sleep?
Like most things, sleeping is best done in moderation—a new study suggests that too little or too much sleep may increase the risk of dementia in older adults. Getting Too Little Sleep Sleep is a crucial time for the brain. It’s when fluid around the brain cells washes away the daily accumulation of cellular waste…
What Is ‘Cognitive Shuffling,’ and Can It Help Me Fall Asleep?
Tired of counting sheep to get some shut-eye? Consider trying cognitive shuffling, a sleep strategy that’s been trending on social media for years. What’s Cognitive Shuffling? Cognitive shuffling is a technique where you focus your mind on words that have nothing in common to trick your brain into thinking it’s time to sleep. Here’s how…
Cancer Patients Need a Hearing Test Before and After Treatment
Chemotherapy can be a life-saving treatment for people with certain types of cancer. But like all treatments, it comes with side effects—and hearing loss is one of them. Experiencing hearing loss due to chemotherapy is more likely in patients who have chemotherapy with platinum-based drugs, such as cisplatin or carboplatin. Cisplatin therapy is used to…
How To Know If You Have a Sinus Infection
Also known as sinusitis, a sinus infection occurs when the tissue lining your sinuses becomes inflamed. This is often the result of viral infections, bacteria or allergies and can cause facial pressure, congestion and other uncomfortable symptoms. If you’re concerned that you may have a sinus infection, our team is here to help you find…
Why Do Sinus Infections Feel Worse at Night?
Sinus infections are uncomfortable at any time, but they often feel worse at night. When we sit up during the day, gravity helps drain fluid away from our faces. But when we are lying in bed trying to sleep, fluids can pool in the sinus area, increasing feelings of congestion. Sinusitis may also worsen during…
Are Sinus Infections Contagious?
Also known as sinusitis, a sinus infection is the result of the face’s air lined pockets filling with fluid. This inflames the sinus lining and makes it difficult to drain, which allows bacteria to grow and leads to infection. While sinus infections themselves are not contagious, their underlying causes can be. What are the Symptoms…
COVID or Flu? This Test Can Check for Both
Finding out what’s causing that tickle in your throat during respiratory virus season just got easier. In October 2024, the Food and Drug Administration approved nine at-home combination tests that can detect the coronavirus and influenza from a single sample. About the New Tests Made by health care equipment company Healgen®, the combination tests check…
7 Tips for Holiday Socializing When You Have Hearing Loss
Here comes the holiday season, along with all the fun of reconnecting with your family and friends at special get-togethers. But if you have hearing loss, participating in conversations at noisy events can pose a challenge—even when wearing your hearing aids. However, staying present in every special moment may be easier than you think. Follow…
Can Weight Loss Drugs Help with Sleep Apnea?
According to two new major clinical trials, the weight loss drug tirzepatide, sold under the brand names Zepbound® and Mounjaro®, has an interesting side effect—it can significantly improve obstructive sleep apnea symptoms in people with obesity.1 Eli Lily, the maker of tirzepatide and funder of the two studies, has asked the Food and Drug Administration…