Hearing loss affects an estimated 1.57 billion people around the world, and its causes are many. One of the most common causes of hearing loss is exposure to loud noises, but another major cause is ototoxic medications – medications that can damage parts of the...
Hearing loss is only a problem for older adults, right? So young people are often surprised when they find out that WHO estimates that more than 1.1 billion individuals between the ages of 13 and 35 are at risk of hearing loss worldwide. Many young people assume that...
Do you enjoy listening to music on headphones? Are you male, a musician, or approaching your 70th birthday? A hearing health care check should be a priority if you tick the boxes for any of these characteristics. Headphones and Hearing Good habits of hearing health...
When you’re selecting the screening tests you need for your hearing, there are a lot of factors at play. You want to make good choices that balance your health needs with more pragmatic considerations like insurance, cost, and time. At SLENT Hearing & Balance...
Your body is a network of complex systems that for the most part work in harmony. But when it comes to disease, that interconnectedness can mean that one ailment can result in more widespread symptoms than you might expect. With it being Thyroid Awareness Month, the...
Are you constantly pressing the volume button on your remote? Do you find yourself nodding along when really you haven’t heard the conversation at all? If this is you, we’ve got great news. There are many easy, natural ways, you can care for your hearing. Here at...
