August 30, 2024 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Most people think that as they age hearing loss will be inevitable. The slow decline in hearing is not simply a result of time passing but a consequence of accumulated damage. Irreversible hearing loss builds up with each exposure to noises like lawnmowers, overly loud earbuds, and concerts. Preventable hearing loss is not limited to […]
August 22, 2024 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Tinnitus is an exceptionally prevalent medical condition. Tinnitus can become so extreme that it becomes a burden to live with for about 20 million people worldwide. And there are also more prevalent presentations of tinnitus which are a lot more mild and intermittent and are also easier to deal with. Tinnitus happens when you hear […]
August 17, 2024 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Socializing with friends and family and communicating with co-workers can be negatively influenced by even mild hearing loss, and this also includes everyday tasks like shopping. But transformative changes can be brought about by the use of properly tuned hearing aids. Top ten reasons to get hearing aids While the primary advantage of hearing aids […]
August 9, 2024 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
The underlying basis of noise-related hearing loss might seem well-founded. After all, the name itself suggests a fairly direct cause-and-effect relationship. The common understanding is simply that loud noises damage the hearing mechanisms in the ear, resulting in long-term and permanent hearing loss. Though we’ve recognized this for some time now, we haven’t completely understood […]
August 1, 2024 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Experiencing an itch in your inner ear can be extremely uncomfortable and disruptive. While your instinct might lead you to use your finger or a small object to scratch the itch, it is crucial to understand the underlying cause first. Pinpointing the safest and most effective way to handle the itch depends on determining the […]
July 24, 2024 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Everyone loves the concept of a miracle cure that helps you live longer. That’s why you can find a huge number of these miracle cures all over the internet promising longevity if you do this one trick. Pretty much all of these so-called cures have no medical foundation and are not backed by the healthcare […]
July 17, 2024 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
The majority of individuals aren’t proactive about the health of their hearing and most likely haven’t had a hearing test since grade school because it’s typically not part of a routine adult physical. Luckily, a professional hearing specialist can discover a wealth of information from a hearing test which can be used to both identify […]
July 11, 2024 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
When we were younger, we often disregarded the long-term health consequences of what we ate, we were more interested in taste and instant gratification. But as we become adults we begin to become aware of how what we eat can affect our health and overall well-being. One surprising way poor nutrition can have negative consequences, […]
July 5, 2024 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
The average summer day is likely filled with fun experiences and happenings, from motorcycle rides to family outings to fireworks to sporting events. The majority of these activities are perfectly safe and healthy, but some do come with a risk of noise-related hearing loss. That’s because loud noises, over time, can damage your ability to […]
June 26, 2024 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Motorcycle enthusiasts often mention the thrill of speed and the love for the open road as the driving force behind their enthusiasm. But this invigorating hobby comes at a high risk of irreversible hearing damage for individuals who ride a lot. The effect of motorcycle speed and riding duration on hearing health was examined in […]