General Practicioners Often Miss Hearing Loss
A new Austrailian study has recently found that hearing loss– especially age-based hearing loss– is often missed by general practicioners. One adult in five and over half of those 80 and older experience hearing loss that should be treated. Some reasons suggested by the study for the missed diagnosis or referral include: time constraints, inadequate…
The 60 / 60 Rule
Most of us like to listen to music. iPods and MP3 players have made this much easier to listen to just what we want to hear. The problem is, most of us are listening too loud. Did you know that earphones turned up to maximum can actually exceed the noise level that you would hear…
Types of Balance Disorders
The following information was obtained from the National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders. If you experience any of these symptoms, please call our office to schedule a balance evaluation at 801-770-0801. There are more than a dozen different balance disorders. Some of the most common are: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) or positional…
Out of Balance?
We have recently purchased new state-of-the-art balance equipment. For the next few posts, we will be focusing on the balance system, including symptoms, causes, diagnoses and treatment. What are the symptoms of a balance disorder? If your balance is impaired, you may feel as if the room is spinning. You may stagger when you try…
Choose the Right (Ear, That Is)
Having a hard time hearing in noisy situations? Try positioning your head so that the speaker you are trying to hear is aimed at your right ear. Recent Italian and British studies have proved that people understand 58% better when spoken to in the right ear. Professor Sophie Scott, of the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience…
The Real Cost of Hearing Loss
We’ve all been told that hearing loss affects our relationships and our mental health. Studies show that it also affects our wallets. An American study “The societal costs of severe to profound hearing loss in the US”, found that the societal cost of hearing impairment totals an average of US$300,000 over the lifetime of a…
Coping with Tinnitus
There are many ways to cope with tinnitus. The following are some suggestions: Rest and relaxation. Tinnitus tends to be exacerbated when you are tired and under stress. Getting at least 8 hours of sleep each night along with relaxation techniques (such as yoga and deep breathing exercises) can help to lessen the effects of…
Free Hearing Aids For Christmas
Christmas is a time for family. It is a time for music and laughter and enjoying memories with friends and loved ones. None of these things is possible with a hearing loss. Timpanogos Hearing and Balance in American Fork is happy to announce that they will be giving away a set of digital hearing devices…
