What is the Connection Between Neuroplasticity and Hearing Loss Treatment?
The human brain is incredibly adaptable to changes in its environment. Researchers have found that structural changes in the brain due to hearing loss may be reversed with the use of hearing aids. What is Neuroplasticity? Neuroplasticity refers to the brain’s ability to adapt by forming new neural connections throughout life. This can be in…
Can Hearing Aids Help with Balance Issues?
If your inner ears become damaged, it can affect more than just your hearing; it can impact your balance, too. This is because both the hearing and balance systems are housed within the inner ear. Fortunately, both hearing and balance problems have been shown to be treatable with hearing aids. How We Hear Within the…
When is a Cochlear Implant Necessary?
If you have moderate to severe hearing loss, you may be a candidate for a cochlear implant. Let’s examine what a cochlear implant is and how it can help people who struggle to hear, but who don’t benefit from traditional hearing aids. What are Cochlear Implants? Cochlear implants are small electronic devices that use an…
How Do Hearing Aids Help Manage Tinnitus Symptoms?
Tinnitus is a phantom ringing, roaring, whistling, hissing, humming or buzzing sound with no external sound source. Unless the underlying cause of tinnitus can be identified and treated, there is no cure for it. Fortunately, there are plenty of tinnitus management options, including wearing hearing aids. The Relationship Between Tinnitus & Hearing Loss According to…
ADHD & Hearing Loss in Children: What’s the Connection
Does your child have difficulty behaving and completing assignments at school? If so, you may want to have them screened for a potential learning disability like attention-deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) and also hearing loss. It’s common for one of these conditions to be mistaken for the other due to both sharing many symptoms. We review…
Feeling Off-Balance?
Although the world may feel like it is spinning out of control, that might not be why you are dizzy. If you are feeling dizzy, unsteady or like the room is spinning, a vestibular evaluation could be just what you need. A vestibular evaluation includes comprehensive testing of the complex inner ear and brain system…
Are Hearing Loss and Cognitive Decline Linked?
Untreated hearing loss is linked to a variety of different health risks, including: Problems with balance Higher risk of injury from falls Higher levels of anxiety and depression There is also solid evidence to suggest that hearing loss is associated with a greater risk of cognitive decline. One study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found…
What to Know About Hearing Aid Repairs and How to Avoid Them
Just like with any other device, hearing aids sometimes run into problems that need repairs. Sometimes an accident happens like you forget to take them out before going for a swim at the Bellevue Aquatic Center. Other times, normal wear and tear just take its toll. Thankfully, there are several steps you can take to…
Hearing Aids and the Holidays
We can’t believe how fast time is flying by. It feels like just yesterday it was summer, and now we’re right amid the holiday season. Whether you’re planning to visit family out of state, hosting a big holiday party or taking in the sights at Snowflake Lane, you’re almost certainly planning more activities that involve…
A Familiar Face: Evergreen Hearing & Speech’s Newest Audiologist Returns Home
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Chris Norwood, Au.D., to the team at Evergreen Hearing & Speech! Chris is the son of Ruth and Tom Norwood, who each help run the practice. After earning his Doctor of Audiology degree from Northwestern University in Illinois, Chris spent time gaining clinical experience at Chicago’s Northwestern University Memorial…