Age-Related Hearing Loss Genes Identified Posted on July 12, 2019 by Goodyear Office The most common causes of hearing loss in Goodyear are aging and noise exposure. Hearing protection can help prevent hearing damage from noise, but there is little you can do to stop age-related hearing loss (medically termed presbycusis). The results of a new study help shed light on the genes responsible for hearing decline in… Read Full Article
Goggles Could Offer Vertigo Patients At-Home Diagnosis Posted on June 28, 2019 by Goodyear Office About 4 in 10 people in Goodyear experience a balance disorder sometime in their lives. Dizziness is more common as we age; one of the most widely-reported forms is vertigo, characterized by a sensation of movement – people often liken it to a spinning room. It can be hard to diagnose vertigo, but a new… Read Full Article
Thyroid Disease Symptoms May Surprise You Posted on June 14, 2019 by Goodyear Office If you’re like most people in Goodyear, you’ve heard of the thyroid and might even know somebody with a disorder, but the sheer number and variety of possible symptoms associated with thyroid disease will probably surprise you. It surprises us — and we’re the experts! Getting Familiar with the Thyroid Gland Your thyroid gland is… Read Full Article
Are Doctors Overtreating Thyroid Disease? Posted on May 31, 2019 by Goodyear Office Thyroid disease is a common affliction for people in Goodyear and throughout Arizona. But new research shows that hundreds of thousands of patients every year might be taking prescriptions they don’t actually need for their thyroid conditions. Hormone Therapy Offers Little Benefit for Hypothyroidism Sufferers The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in the neck that… Read Full Article
Do I Have Allergies or Sinusitis? Posted on May 17, 2019 by Goodyear Office Spring is one of the most enjoyable seasons in Goodyear; the extreme summer heat is still a ways off and desert flowers bloom to life. But for many who experience allergies, this time of year is anything but pleasant. In some cases, however, your symptoms aren’t actually due to allergies but are instead the result… Read Full Article
Sinus Issues Have You Feeling Down? Balloons Can Help! Posted on April 26, 2019 by Goodyear Office Sinus issues plague many Goodyear residents. In fact, persistent sinus infections are one of the biggest health complaints in Arizona. 37 million Americans suffer from chronic infections and the side effects aren’t only physical in nature; these people have a higher risk of experiencing depression, according to a new study. Side Effects of Chronic Sinusitis… Read Full Article
How to Be a Better Colleague to Those with Hearing Loss Posted on April 12, 2019 by Goodyear Office Hearing loss is a widespread problem not only in Goodyear but across the U.S. 48 million Americans suffer a hearing impairment to some degree, which means you probably know somebody who has trouble hearing. If one of them happens to be coworker, you can be a great colleague by taking steps to make their life… Read Full Article
Tinnitus: It’s More Common in Arizona Than You Think! Posted on March 29, 2019 by Goodyear Office If you were compiling a list of things commonly found in Arizona, it’s likely you would name – in no particular order – hot temperatures, cacti, rattlesnakes, scorpions and clocks that don’t need changing twice a year. All of those are a pretty accurate representation of our beloved state, but you are probably overlooking something… Read Full Article
How Allergies Affect Your Hearing Posted on March 15, 2019 by Goodyear Office Now that March is half over, allergy season will soon be in full swing. About one out of every five people in Phoenix experiences allergies. In addition to the usual barrage of cold-like symptoms that includes itchy, watery eyes; runny nose; sneezing; nasal congestion; cough; sore throat and post-nasal drip, allergy sufferers are also at… Read Full Article
Beating a Wintertime Sore Throat Posted on March 1, 2019 by Goodyear Office Despite the fact that the groundhog predicted an early end to winter, the season hasn’t quite given up its grip on Arizona. Cool weather (at least by desert southwest standards) continues, and with it, the threat of sore throat in Goodyear persists – a common wintertime ailment in many parts of the U.S. Sore Throat… Read Full Article