March 15, 2022 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
An estimated 50% of individuals over the age of 75 have some form of hearing loss and that’s why most people consider it an issue for older people. But research demonstrates that younger individuals are at risk for hearing loss – and, alarmingly, they are losing their hearing in spite of the fact that it’s […]
March 8, 2022 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Who doesn’t enjoy getting a good bargain? But you need to be careful and watch out for small details when it comes to your health. We know, it can be confusing, the names are very similar, but hearing aids and hearing amplifiers are not the same. And making the wrong choice could have significant ramifications […]
March 1, 2022 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
You will still visit your eye doctor annually even if you already wear eyeglasses. Because your eyes change over time. Similar to the rest of your body, your eyes aren’t static and neither are your ears. That’s why, even after you’ve purchased hearing aids, it’s imperative to continue to get your ears tested just like […]
February 22, 2022 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Over the past several decades the public perception of cannabinoids and marijuana has transformed a lot. Many states now allow the use of marijuana, THC, or cannabinoid products for medicinal purposes. The concept that some states (fewer) even allow the recreational use of pot would have been hard to imagine a decade ago. Cannabinoids are […]
February 14, 2022 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
The cause of Meniere’s isn’t really understood. But it’s hard to dismiss its impact. Some common symptoms of this disorder are dizziness, vertigo, ringing in the ears, and hearing loss. Scientists aren’t really sure why, but for some reason, fluid can build up in the ears and this seems to be the root cause of […]
February 8, 2022 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
Saving money just feels great, right? It can be exhilarating when you’ve received a great deal on something, and the bigger discount, the more satisfied you are. It’s a little too easy, then, to make the cost your chief criteria, to always choose the least expensive option, to let your coupons make your buying choices […]
January 31, 2022 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
It’s true, hearing loss can catch you by surprise. But in some cases, hearing problems bypass the sneaking altogether, in favor of a sudden (and often startling), cat-like pounce. Here’s a hypothetical: You wake up one morning and jump in the shower and when you get out you notice your hearing seems off or different. […]
January 25, 2022 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
You learn to adjust to life with tinnitus. In order to drown out the constant ringing, you always keep the TV on. The loud music at happy hour makes your tinnitus much worse so you avoid going out with your friends. You’re always making appointments to try new techniques and treatments. Ultimately, your tinnitus just […]
January 18, 2022 | McDonald Audiology & Hearing Health Care
You care deeply about your loved ones and want to do something to let them know? Really listen when your loved ones talk to you. That involves, of course, the ability to hear. According to research, millions of individuals would benefit from wearing hearing aids because one out of three adults between the ages of […]