Do Your Ears Roar? Posted on May 14, 2020 by Goodyear Office Experiences that seem normal to you may be completely bizarre to someone else. Take, for instance, the ability to contract a muscle in the ear. It turns out, there is a small percentage of the population who can do this intentionally, making their ears roar. Muscle Contractions As humans we have control over almost all… Read Full Article
Habits that Harm Your Hearing Posted on April 29, 2020 by Goodyear Office We all have bad habits. While some damage your bank account, others damage your hearing. Below are five habits that could lead to hearing loss that you should kick to the curb. Smoking Nicotine restricts blood flow to the ears, which can damage the delicate cells responsible for converting soundwaves into electrical energy that the… Read Full Article
5 Tinnitus Myths Posted on April 15, 2020 by Goodyear Office Tinnitus is experienced by millions, but there is still a lot of mystery surrounding the ringing sound in your ear. Understanding tinnitus can help you take control of your condition and seek help. Below are the most common tinnitus myths. Tinnitus Is a Disease False. Tinnitus is a symptom of a number of underlying medical… Read Full Article
Winter Weather Affects Allergy Season Posted on March 24, 2020 by Goodyear Office 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… Read Full Article
Do You Have a Cold or Allergies? Posted on March 13, 2020 by Goodyear Office 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… Read Full Article
Preventing Post-Concert Tinnitus Posted on February 27, 2020 by Goodyear Office 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… Read Full Article
Low-Level Hearing Loss Linked to Cognitive Decline Posted on February 12, 2020 by Goodyear Office 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… Read Full Article
How Hearing Aids Improve Quality of Life Posted on January 31, 2020 by Goodyear Office 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… Read Full Article
Do You Have a Viral Infection or Sinus Infection? Posted on January 17, 2020 by Goodyear Office 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… Read Full Article
A New Reason to Spend Less Time on Your Cellphone: Head & Neck Injuries on the Rise Posted on December 26, 2019 by Goodyear Office People in Goodyear and throughout Arizona have a love affair with their cellphones, but this can be hazardous to their health. No, we’re not talking about radiofrequency waves or electromagnetic fields; instead, there is an increased possibility of head and neck injuries because people are tripping and falling more often while staring at their phones…. Read Full Article