Recent groundbreaking research has unveiled a remarkable link between hearing aids and cognitive health, offering hope to older adults at a higher risk of dementia and potentially reducing the risk by half. This revelation comes as a beacon of light in the realm of audiology and hearing health, emphasizing the pivotal role hearing plays in preserving our cognitive functions. The Lancet …
Dr. Holly Forst joins Associates in Hearing
Today, Associates in Hearing, Lansdale’s leading provider of audiology and hearing aid services, announced the addition of its newest audiologist, Dr. Holly Forst. Dr. Forst joins Associates in Hearing from ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery in Willow Grove, where she served as the Director of Audiology. “I’m excited to join this incredible team of hearing professionals at Lansdale’s top-rated audiology …
Associates in Hearing will soon be named Live Better Hearing + Balance
We are thrilled to announce an exciting change to our practice! Over the next few months, Associates in Hearing will be transitioning to a new name: Live Better Hearing + Balance. Although our name is changing, you can rest assured that our commitment to you remains the same. You will continue to receive the same high-quality care from our fantastic …
Ways to Manage Tinnitus
Are you up at night dealing with a buzzing in your ears that won’t leave you alone? It seems to be coming from nowhere from your own head and it not only can make it hard to sleep but concentrate during the day as well. This is the sound of tinnitus, a condition which affects around 50 million people in …
Nutrients That Boost Your Hearing Health
You are what you eat is a popular saying—but what does it really mean?! Well, the foods we eat hopefully not only taste delicious, but support our body to function to its highest potential. Nutrients, such as vitamins and minerals, are absorbed by plants in the soil they grow in. In addition, minerals and nutrients are transferred to us when …
High Rates of Hearing Loss and Tinnitus for Veterans
Have you served or currently serve in the United States Military? If so, you may be at an increased risk for hearing loss and tinnitus. In fact, these two conditions are both the most common disability claims filed by American veterans. As recent as 2020, more than 1.3 million veterans received disability benefits for hearing loss while 2.3 million filed …
Hearing Loss Patients at Higher Risk of Hospital Readmission
Every year, World Hearing Day is observed on March 3rd, bringing attention to the importance of ear and hearing care for people around the globe. This year’s theme, “Ear and hearing care for all,” emphasizes the need for ear and hearing care to be integrated into primary healthcare, promoting early identification and intervention for hearing loss. The goal is to …
Can Hearing Loss Affect Your Personality?
Hearing loss affects millions of people worldwide and is primarily known for its impact on communication and daily life. However, recent research has shed light on the potential influence of hearing loss on one’s personality traits. We will explore the intriguing connection between hearing loss and personality, supported by scientific evidence. By understanding this relationship, we can gain insight into …
Watching for Early Signs of Hearing Loss
Nearly 1 in 5 people have some degree of hearing loss. Impacting over 48 million people, hearing loss is a pervasive health issue that people experience today. Though it is common, it is widely undertreated. In fact, it takes an average of 7 years for people to address their hearing loss symptoms. Untreated hearing loss can affect health and quality …
Can Air Pollution Affect Our Hearing Abilities?
Our world and environment continue to change and sometimes it feels that change is the only reliable factor in life. While for some this outlook may keep days exciting, for our ecosystem as we know it, the threat of global warming seems to be more imminent than ever before. In fact, Earth’s temperature has risen by an average of 0.14° …