Tips for Preventing Hearing Loss
Did you know that the most common causes of hearing loss are aging and exposure to loud noises? Unfortunately, there is nothing you can do about the march of time, but there are other ways you can protect your hearing and prevent or delay the onset of hearing loss. Below are six lifestyle changes you…
How to Avoid Ear Pain on Airplanes
Whether traveling for business, to see family or to go on vacation, there’s one thing everyone has in common when taking off from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport: ear pain and pressure. Fortunately, there are strategies for preventing and relieving this discomfort. What Causes Ear Pain and Pressure When Flying? Most of the time, the…
How Nighttime Noise Can Affect Your Hearing Health
Is there anything more frustrating the night before a big day than being woken up by your neighbors throwing a party or a firetruck rushing from Dallas Fire Rescue down your street with the siren blaring? Research shows that nighttime noise isn’t just a nuisance; it can impact your health. The Impact of Noise on…
Can You Slow Down Hearing Loss?
The two most common causes of hearing loss are exposure to noise and aging. While beauty products and supplements may advertise that they can help you look younger, nothing can be done to slow down the march of time. We put together some tips and tricks you can follow to help you keep your ears…
Recent Advances in Hearing Aid Technology
When it comes down to it, all hearing aids are made up of just four parts: a microphone, processor, receiver and power source. But with those basic components, manufactures have created a wide variety of hearing device designs containing ever-changing technology. Below is a breakdown of just a few of the recent technological advances available…
Can Hearing Loss Cause Fatigue?
Do you find yourself tired after a long day of navigating complex listening situations and conversations with multiple people? Do you feel like you have to take a break and rest on a bench in Klyde Warren Park after making a phone or video call? If so, it may be because of your untreated hearing…
Understanding the Two Types of Tinnitus
People with tinnitus may hear a ringing, roaring, hissing, whistling, buzzing or clicking sound with no external source. It’s common to experience tinnitus after exposure to loud sound, but for some there is no apparent reason for the sensation. Tinnitus is a symptom rather than a disease itself, which mean there is no cure unless…
COVID-19 UPDATE
Important Information about our Covid Protocols Total Hearing Care is still following the CDC recommendations to prevent the spread of COVID-19. To protect the safety of our patients and staff, we will continue to require people to wear masks while in our office, as well as limit the number of people in our waiting room. …
How Loud Is Too Loud?
Has your mother ever told you to turn down your music because it’s too loud? Well, she was right. Exposure to loud noises isn’t just obnoxious to others, it can cause irreversible hearing loss. This is important to keep in mind next time you’re listening to music through headphones or when you attend your first…
The Connection Between Hearing Loss & Anxiety
Hearing loss affects approximately 48 million people across the U.S., and for many of them, anxiety is one of the most challenging side effects. What Is Anxiety? Anxiety describes a state of heightened alertness, which is a perfectly normal reaction to a stressful situation. But for 40 million Americans – about 18% of the population…
