Goggles Could Help Diagnose Vertigo
An estimated 40 percent of people in American Fork will experience dizziness or imbalance at some point in their lifetime. Balance disorders became more common as we age, and vertigo – an extreme form of dizziness that produces a sensation of spinning or movement – is one of the most widely-reported. Vertigo can be difficult…
Surprising Risk Factors for Hearing Loss in Utah
About one in five residents of American Fork has hearing loss. Many can blame the usual suspects: advancing age, noise exposure or trauma. But there are other factors that can lead to hearing loss in Utah – and some of them are bound to surprise you. Unexpected Causes of Hearing Impairment According to your American…
Hearing Loss Linked to Higher Drug & Alcohol Use
If you have hearing loss in American Fork – especially if you are younger than 50 – you’re twice as likely to misuse prescription opioids, according to a new national study. Your odds of abusing alcohol and other drugs are also higher. This makes early detection and treatment extremely important. Hearing Loss & Substance Abuse…
Tinnitus: More Common Than You Think in Utah
If you frequently notice a ringing in your ears but don’t even own a bell, you are part of a not-so-select group of people suffering from tinnitus. How non-excusive is this? About one in every five people experiences tinnitus in American Fork. It’s widespread throughout the U.S. and other countries, making it one of the…
Understanding Reverse-Slope Hearing Loss
If you’ve been diagnosed with hearing loss in American Fork, odds are good that you have the most difficulty understanding women’s and children’s voices. This is because most types of hearing loss affect high-frequency sounds. A rare condition called reverse-slope hearing loss made headlines recently when a woman from China – identified only as “Chen”…
The Sad Truth About Hearing Loss & Depression
About one out of every five people in American Fork has hearing loss. Along with difficulty communicating, these people are at risk for a number of associated medical problems if they do not take steps to treat their impairment. The correlation between hearing loss and a number of physical, social and psychological conditions is well-established;…
How Do Kids Lose Their Hearing?
If you’re like most people, you probably associate hearing loss with old age. But seniors aren’t the only ones to suffer from impaired hearing; in fact, only about one-third of patients are older than 65. In reality, hearing loss affects people of all ages – even children. Nearly 15 percent of kids in American Fork…
Hearing Loss & Thanksgiving
Halloween is a distant memory now, its last visible signs the moldy pumpkin on your neighbor’s porch and the candy jar filled with Tootsie Rolls – always the last to go! Our attention turns to Thanksgiving instead. If you’re hosting the big feast this year, scoring a large enough turkey to feed a houseful of…
The Latest in Hearing Aid Technology
Even if you’ve been diagnosed with hearing loss in American Fork and visits to your hearing aid doctor are commonplace, you might not be familiar with the latest features available on these devices. October is National Audiology Awareness Month, the perfect opportunity to share the latest breakthroughs in hearing aid technology. Hearing Aid Breakthroughs If…
Do I Need My Hearing Tested?
There are certain tests in life you’re fully prepared to take, and have (hopefully) studied for; algebra exams and driving tests spring to mind immediately. But few people in American Fork or elsewhere give hearing tests much thought. The reality is, we probably should. Signs of Hearing Loss Most people take their hearing for granted,…
