Winter Weather Affects Allergy Season
Many cities across the nation have reported mild winter weather this past year. While it might have been nice at the time to not endure harsh weather conditions, this could mean a worse allergy season for many. How Does Weather Affect Allergies? Typically, the first allergen of the year is tree pollen, which begins in…
Do You Have a Cold or Allergies?
Do your runny nose and sneezing fits seem to be going on for longer than a typical cold? If so, these symptoms may not belong to a cold but are rather caused by allergies. Understanding the difference between these two conditions can help you seek the right treatment and feel better faster. Understanding the Difference…
Preventing Post-Concert Tinnitus
Every music lover knows that post-concert ringing in your ears that reminds you of the good time you had during the show. But living with post-concert tinnitus is uncomfortable and inconvenient when it inhibits your ability to have a conversation. Below are some tips for reducing and preventing post-concert tinnitus. Reducing Tinnitus Unfortunately, there is…
Low-Level Hearing Loss Linked to Cognitive Decline
It has been well documented that untreated hearing loss can lead to cognitive decline, but recent research from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeon has found that even the earliest stages of hearing loss, when hearing is still considered normal, is linked to impaired cognition. What Is Mild Hearing Loss? Mild hearing loss…
How Hearing Aids Improve Quality of Life
Anyone with hearing loss understands the frustrations that come along with it: needing to ask people to repeat themselves, having difficulties talking on the phone and turning up the volume on the TV louder than is comfortable for others. But hearing loss doesn’t just affect the person who has it; their loved ones are also…
Do You Have a Viral Infection or Sinus Infection?
Symptoms of the cold or flu may closely mirror those of a sinus infection, but their causes and subsequent treatments are very different. Before you can start to recover from your illness, it’s important to identify which condition you’re suffering from. Viral Infections Viral infections are caused by, well, viruses. Viruses that cause the cold…