Bell’s Palsy is an acquired condition that results in temporary, non-progressive paralysis or weakness of the face, generally on one side. Bell’s Palsy is named after Sir Charles Bell, a 19th-century Scottish surgeon who was the first to describe the condition. This condition presents with a sudden onset of facial paralysis or weakness, developing within 48 …

Hearing loss, an invisible impairment that can cause noticeable difficulties for you and your loved one with hearing loss if it is not understood and handled properly. It’s important to support people living with hearing loss and this article will give you tips on how to do just that. Normal hearing occurs when a person’s …

It can be distressing to lose one of your most vital senses. Is healing hearing loss a possibility? You may not want to ‘hear’ it, but most times hearing cannot be reversed naturally. The first step to determining if there is a possibility of healing your hearing is to consult a healthcare provider. Who will …

One of the first questions individuals ask when they are diagnosed with hearing loss is if it can be surgically corrected. The answer to the options for surgery and hearing loss is more complex than you might think. To understand this, we first need to understand different types of hearing losses and what causes them …

Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) is a unique form of hearing loss where all parts of the ear are functioning normally, but the brain has difficulty understanding the sounds it receives. Auditory processing disorder can range from mild to severe; depending on how much difficulty your brain has in processing the auditory information. Some individuals experience …

Costco Hearing Aids Making Hearing Care Accessible Hearing aids are not always affordable or easily accessible for those with hearing loss. Traditionally, only certified hearing aid dispensers could offer them as part of the rehabilitation process for those with a hearing impairment. Modern technology has allowed for great advancements in hearing aids. Improved sound quality, …

A hearing loss is more than just a loss of hearing. Hearing loss has been linked with increased cases of dementia, anxiety, and depression. It has also been linked with increased fall risk and other balancing difficulties. Research conducted in 2012, at John Hopkins University School of Medicine, found that individuals with a mild hearing …

It’s a common practice the world over to have your ears pierced. Ear piercings have evolved over the years to different parts of the ears being pierced. From cultural to fashionable reasons, this trend has been accepted globally. Ear piercing might be aesthetically appealing, but are they safe? The outer ear is made up of …

“Never put anything smaller than your elbow in your ear.” Have you heard that saying? Most hearing healthcare professionals say this to their clients every day, although they seldom listen. Which begs the question—what is the “right” way to clean your ears? We’ll cover how to safely clean your ears, and why common techniques like …