November 10, 2016 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Thanksgiving is the ideal time to reflect on all the things we usually take for granted throughout the year. And that includes our capacity to hear. While sight, taste, and smell are at the front of our mind throughout the holidays, hearing generally takes a back seat—that is, until we start paying greater attention. To […]
November 3, 2016 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
How thoroughly do you know the facts about hearing loss? We’ve discovered that our patients are virtually always amazed to learn about hearing loss, about how prevalent it is and how it impacts all age groups. They’re also quite surprised to learn how hearing loss can have an affect on all areas of health. As […]
October 27, 2016 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
We’ve all read the standard advice on improving productivity on the job: don’t multi-task, limit interruptions, say no to meetings, set self-imposed deadlines, etc. But what about the manipulation of environmental sound? Can increasing work productivity really be as simple as playing specific types of sounds or music? It turns out that both music and […]
October 13, 2016 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
What do the best horror movies all have in common? They all have unforgettable soundtracks that elicit an instantaneous sensation of fear. As a matter of fact, if you watch the films without any sound, they become a great deal less scary. But what is it regarding the music that renders it terrifying? More specifically, […]
October 6, 2016 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
If you believe that hearing loss only happens to seniors, you will probably be shocked to learn that today 1 out of every 5 teens has some extent of hearing loss in the US. Furthermore, the rate of hearing loss in teens is 30 percent higher than it was in the 1980s and 1990s. It […]
September 22, 2016 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
The thing about hearing loss is that it’s easy to dismiss. You can deny it for years, compensating for substandard hearing by turning up the volume on your TV or phone and forcing people to repeat themselves. But on top of the tension this places on personal relationships, there are additional, hidden effects of untreated […]
September 15, 2016 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
A balance disorder is a condition that makes you feel dizzy or unsteady, producing the sensation of spinning or floating or moving. And although abbreviated or minor episodes of dizziness are commonplace and no cause for worry, more extreme sensations of spinning (vertigo) or chronic dizzy spells should be evaluated. Along with dizziness, you may […]
August 18, 2016 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
You may think hearing loss would be obvious to spot, but it’s not as easy to recognize as you might believe. To start with, most people with hearing loss have difficulty only with select sounds and in specified situations. Consequently, if you can hear normally on some occasions, you’ll be inclined to pin the blame […]
August 11, 2016 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
While it’s true that there is presently no scientifically-verified method to cure tinnitus, researchers are hard at work to identify one. In the meantime, a variety of tinnitus therapy options exist that can afford considerable relief. Look at it this way. If you have a headache, you take Tylenol in spite of the fact that […]
August 4, 2016 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Did you realize that you can help potential patients and your health provider at the same time simply by providing a brief, honest review online? Seeing as an increasing number of people rely on online reviews in selecting a healthcare provider, simply sharing your experiences can push someone to finally get the help they need. […]
