A Link Between Gout and Hearing Loss

Hearing loss can be a natural part of aging, but for some loss of hearing comes faster than others. Numerous studies link health conditions to hearing loss and recently, a link has been discovered between gout and hearing loss. Regardless of your age, regular hearing tests should be part of your health regiment. Call Neighborhood Hearing Aid Center today to …

Links Between Hearing Loss & Alzheimer's Disease

Links Between Hearing Loss & Alzheimer’s Disease

September is World Alzheimer’s Month, and with it comes an abundance of incredible information about how the Alzheimer’s disease affects individuals, families, and communities. Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia, which is an umbrella term that is used to describe a wide range of cognitive impairments. Here, we’ll take a look at how hearing loss is linked with …

Increase in Hearing Loss in Oil and Gas Drilling Sector

Data Show Increase in Hearing Loss in Oil and Gas Drilling Sector

The most recent data from a safety organization indicates more oil and gas drill workers are losing their hearing despite more safety education and use of ear protection. This shows its more important that ever if you are involved in those industries – or any industry with intermittent or constant loud noise – to get your hearing checked regularly at …

Dealing with Noise Pollution

Dealing with Noise Pollution

We live in an increasingly loud world. Our workplaces contain loud machinery; every day on the street we are exposed the sirens, large trucks, construction work, and more; when we relax we do so in front of blaring televisions or at movie theaters with ear-screeching sounds. You more than likely have not even noticed the loudness of you everyday life—it …