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. […]
July 28, 2016 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
While considering the several considerations that go into your career choice, we bet that your long-term hearing health is fairly low on the priority list—if it’s there at all. We understand. And although we don’t think that your future ability to hear should determine your career choice, we do think you should be mindful of […]
July 21, 2016 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Out of the 48 million Americans that claim some degree of hearing loss, 60 percent are presently in the workforce. That means millions of Americans head to work each day with less than optimal hearing. We know that hearing loss adversely impacts general physical, social, and mental health, but what about the financial effects? Does […]
July 14, 2016 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
What’s your favorite song? Without knowing you, it would be almost impossible for me to guess, due to the large number and variety of music genres. But it would be safe to assume that your favorite song most likely brings about a strong emotional reaction. When people talk about their favorite music, they regularly describe […]
July 7, 2016 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
To express that hearing loss is common is somewhat of an understatement. In the US, 48 million people describe some amount of hearing loss. Which means, on average, for every five people you meet, one will have hearing loss. And at the age of 65, it’s one out of three. With odds like this, how […]
June 23, 2016 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Our ears may possibly be our most mistreated body part. We pierce them, subject them to deafening noise, force cotton swabs inside them, and burn them with ear candling. Despite providing us with one of our most significant senses, we never give our ears, or our hearing, much appreciation or thought. That is, up until […]
