Hearing Loss and Dementia (Alzheimer's)

Mark Nichols, MD May 16, 2019

As you age, hearing loss and dementia become more common. Research shows this isn't just a coincidence. There is a strong connection between hearing loss and dementia, Alzheimer's and other dementias.

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Mark Nichols, MD February 01, 2019 bppv, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

Have you ever felt like your head was spinning, even though obviously it isn't? Perhaps you feel light-headed or that your balance is off. If you're experiencing any of these, you could potentially be dealing with a condition known as benign ...

What is Conductive Hearing Loss? (Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options)

Mark Nichols, MD January 17, 2019 conductive hearing loss

What is conductive hearing loss? The best conductive hearing loss definition would be: It's a form of hearing loss that middle or outer ear irregularities cause. Conductive hearing loss often causes sound volumes to seem lower and this type of ...

Audiologists and Balance Disorders: Fall Risks and Prevention

Mark Nichols, MD May 31, 2018 audiologist, balance disorders

Week four in May (May 20-26) of Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM) focused on increasing awareness of older Americans and falls. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 25 percent of people, aged 65 or ...

What Is Auditory Processing Disorder? ( Symptoms and Treatments)

Mark Nichols, MD May 03, 2018 hearing problems, auditory processing disorder

Auditory processing disorder (APD) or what doctors also refer to as central auditory processing disorder (CAPD), is a type of hearing issue that affects children during their school-age years. It also affects adults. According to a study published ...

What Is Hyperacusis? (Definition, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options)

Mark Nichols, MD April 19, 2018 hearing problems

If you have hyperacusis, it's important you understand the condition, its symptoms and causes as well as how it's treated. Hyperacusis Definition So, what is hyperacusis? It’s a condition occuring from an issue with how the central auditory ...

What is Vertigo? (Signs, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments)

Mark Nichols, MD April 03, 2018

People who suffer from vertigo may experience sensations that the world is rocking, rotating and spinning around them — even when they are standing perfectly still. It’s like experiencing seasickness on dry land.

What are the Different Types (Styles) of Hearing Aids?

Mark Nichols, MD August 22, 2017 hearing aids

Hearing aids are tiny electronic devices you wear behind or in your ear. People with hearing loss are able to listen better because the aids make some sounds louder and/or clearer. If you have hearing loss, a hearing aid can make it easier for you ...

What is a Light Driven Hearing Aid? (Reasons, Uses, and Benefits)

Mark Nichols, MD August 16, 2017 hearing aids

Hearing aids are an extraordinary advancement that has enhanced the lives of many people. Being able to hear sound and interpret it into meaning is a complex process that instantly occurs. You do it all day, both on purpose and without realizing ...

What is an Audiologist? (Reasons and Indications)

Mark Nichols, MD July 31, 2017 hearing loss, audiologist

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