With age, we often become more vigilant about our well-being, scheduling regular medical appointments, monitoring our vital signs, and having routine assessments to stay on top of our physical wellness. But one crucial area commonly gets overlooked: our hearing! Hearing loss is more prevalent than many people recognize, and it can sneak in gradually, particularly […]
At what point should you consider having your hearing assessed? Here are some signs you should have your hearing assessed. Recently, my children expressed displeasure with the loud volume of the TV. My answer …” What?!” It was amusing because it was a joke. But there’s nothing comical about neglected hearing loss. The volume of […]
February 13, 2025 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
Many states now allow the utilization of marijuana, THC, or cannabinoid compounds for medicinal applications, and quite a few states have legalized marijuana for recreational use. So, what are cannabinoids? Cannabinoids are classified as a group of compounds found in the cannabis or marijuana plant. Some people believe that cannabinoids have extensive healing qualities, yet […]
November 7, 2024 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
Autumn brings in its own engaging sounds you won’t want to miss, including the crackling of a warm fire, leaves crunching under your feet, and children laughing and playing. Now imagine those sounds fading away or becoming muffled, reducing your enjoyment of these precious moments. Fortunately, your autumn experience doesn’t need to be compromised because […]
Most people aren’t proactive about the health of their hearing and probably haven’t had a hearing screening since grade school because it’s generally not part of a routine adult physical. The good news: Hearing tests are simple, painless, and provide a wealth of information to professional hearing specialists, both for identifying hearing issues and determining […]
You’re a pretty busy person, so it’s understandable that you totally forgot about the hearing exam you have scheduled. Thankfully, you just received that reminder text from the clinic, and you still have time to get ready. But what type of preparation should you do? The effectiveness of your appointment will be increased with just […]
You probably don’t give a lot of thought to earwax accumulation unless you’re in the process of clearing it out. Still, it’s crucial to have an understanding of its purpose and how it forms. What causes the buildup of earwax? Earwax, also technically called cerumen, is made up of a mix of sweat, skin particles, […]
Why is it important to get your hearing assessed on a regular basis? That’s because your general health can be substantially impacted by hearing loss. Your quality of life will be improved, your health will be improved, and you will get proper treatment sooner if you get tested regularly. Getting a hearing test – who […]
Muffled hearing can happen for lots of reasons. In the majority of instances, this situation is temporary. In other instances, muffled hearing can be a harbinger of more significant hearing-related issues. That’s because, for the most part, hearing loss is a gradually progressing condition. Symptoms progress gradually and over time. Often, one of the first […]
January 18, 2024 | Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center
There’s nothing that’s good about cancer. As a result, patients receiving cancer treatment will sometimes feel compelled to disregard cancer treatment side effects, including hearing loss, as trivial. But for a large number of cancer survivors, there will be a life after cancer and that’s an essential thing to keep in mind. And you want […]
