What to Know About Scar Revisions
Scars are a natural part of the healing process and can be formed for various reasons, including as a result from surgery, infections, inflammation or injuries. However, some scars can be uncomfortable, restrict movement or be undesired visually, leading individuals to seek procedures. The procedure is called scar revisions, and here’s what you need to…
Essential Summer Care for Your Hearing Aids
With summer in full swing, you may be making memories of lazy days picnicking in Morrison Park, nights rocking out at outdoor concerts and maybe a few days at the pool. As we wade further into the summer, take a minute to learn about a few hearing aid care tips to ensure your devices offer…
Three Reasons It’s Important To Treat Hearing Loss in Seniors
Hearing loss affects approximately one in three people in the U.S. between ages 65 and 74 and nearly half of adults over 75. Medically termed presbycusis, age-related hearing loss occurs as a result of gradual changes in the middle ear, complex changes along the nerves leading from the ear to the brain or long-term exposure…
Understanding and Protecting the Hearing Process
We rely on our hearing to connect with friends and family, listen to our favorite music, alert us to safety information and more. Understanding how we perceive sound and the potential hazards to our hearing empowers us to safeguard this precious sense. Let’s explore the mechanics of hearing and identify some common causes of hearing…
Why Can Your Tinnitus Worsen Over Time?
Tinnitus, a common symptom causing a ringing or buzzing in the ear, affects approximately 50 million people in the United States. For many, tinnitus is an infrequent and unbothersome occurrence that can easily be ignored. For others, the constant presence of ringing can disrupt sleep and cause irritability, anxiety, depression and lack of concentration. Tinnitus…
Hearing Loss in Your City
In Brazoria County, an average of 9.5% of the population faces some degree of hearing loss, lower than the state average of 10%. However, in a neighboring county, Matagorda, 16% of the population has some form of hearing loss. Types Of Hearing Loss This could be due to occupations, lifestyle or access to or knowledge…
How To Be a Hearing Loss Advocate in The Workplace
Navigating the professional landscape can pose unique challenges for individuals with hearing loss. Based on standard hearing examinations, one in eight people aged 12 or older in the U.S. experience hearing loss in both ears. As a common condition, it’s important to advocate for those with hearing loss; colleagues and leaders can foster a more…
How Can a Clean House Help Manage Allergies?
When seasonal allergies roll around, we tend to minimize the response to allergens by doing our best to avoid them. But what if the allergens are in our homes? Studies have shown that maintaining consistent routines around keeping your home clean can help reduce allergy and asthma symptoms. Common Allergens Environmental allergens can affect anyone…
When Should You Seek Medical Treatment For Nosebleeds?
A nosebleed, known as epistaxis, occurs when blood vessels in the nasal passage become damaged. Most nosebleeds aren’t serious and will stop on their own with some basic first aid. If you have a child or have nosebleeds yourself, you may wonder when you should seek medical treatment. Causes of Nosebleeds Most nosebleeds occur due…
What Is Dysphagia?
While you might not be familiar with the term dysphagia, it actually describes having difficulty swallowing. It’s a common problem that many older adults, in particular, deal with. Data tells us that anywhere between 10-22% of adults over 50 have trouble swallowing. That number increases to 40% of adults over the age of 60. Let’s…
