What’s The Difference Between Dermabrasion and Microdermabrasion
Both dermabrasion and microdermabrasion are procedures meant to make skin smoother and more even and help with the removal or minimization of scars. While they both aim to improve your skin’s appearance, they differ in both their intensity and what they can do. What is Microdermabrasion? Microdermabrasion is a non-invasive procedure that provides light exfoliation….
Can You Prevent Ear Infections in Children?
While anyone can develop an ear infection, they are more common in children than adults. This is because children have smaller Eustachian tubes that are still developing and more likely to experience swelling and fluid blockages. Though the occasional ear infection is likely nothing to worry about and will clear up on its own, chronic…
What Are the Benefits of Skin Resurfacing?
We all want healthy, youthful-looking skin, and for many people, skin resurfacing can help them achieve it. Let’s look at the procedure a little more in-depth to learn about the benefits of skin resurfacing and to see whether or not it’s right for you. Skin Resurfacing Basics Skin resurfacing involves removing old layers of skin…
How to Protect Your Hearing While Outdoors
There’s plenty to do outside in Texas, especially during the long summer days. While getting out in nature is good for your body and your mind, certain outdoor activities may get loud enough to pose a threat to your hearing. How Loud Noise Outdoors Can Cause Hearing Loss Prolonged exposure to loud noise is one…
Tips for Avoiding Hearing Loss This Spring
Springtime is full of the sound of birds and the aroma of flowers. But if you don’t protect your ears during the spring, you could be at risk of developing hearing loss. We review to avoid hearing loss this spring below. Wear Hearing Protection During Yardwork According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
What Is the Valsalva Maneuver & How Does It Relate to Your Ears?
The Valsalva maneuver has a number of purposes, but perhaps it is most commonly used for equalizing pressure in the middle ears, like when flying out of Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport. We review information about the Valsalva maneuver, including how to perform it, how effective it is and other uses for it, below. How…
How to Have the Best Rideshare Experience When You Have Hearing Loss
According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, “Approximately 15% of American adults (37.5 million) aged 18 and over report some trouble hearing.” If you have trouble hearing and are planning to take a rideshare to Morrison Park in Lake Jackson, you may be wondering how to optimize the experience. In this…
What to Know About Hearing Loss & Alcohol
When it comes to drinking alcohol at Wayside Pub in the Madge Griffin Park Neighborhood, moderation is key. This is in part because research shows that alcohol consumption can negatively affect your hearing. We review more about this connection below. What Is the Effect of Alcohol on the Brain? The auditory cortex of the brain,…
Why Are Colds More Common During Winter?
During this time of year, it likely feels like you and everyone you know is coughing, sneezing and dealing with some type of bug. Let’s examine a few of the reasons why colds are more common during winter. Cold Air May Affect Immune Response A new study published in December of 2022 found that colder…
What Causes Chronic Sinus Infections?
The sinuses are air-filled pockets located in the face behind the eyes, chees, nose and forehead. They are lined with mucus that circulates through your respiratory system to provide moisture and trap debris and bacteria. When inflammation blocks the sinuses, they can become infected, as mucus pools inside them and bacteria can grow. When an…
