Understand Your Earwax
Cerumen, more commonly known as earwax, is a sticky substance created in the ear canal to keep your ears safe. While you may never have paid your earwax much attention, it plays a crucial role in your health. Understanding what is normal and when something is wrong can help you seek help faster to prevent…
Hearing Loss in Football
With the 2019 football season in our rearview mirrors, all we have left is the memories of screaming for our home team with thousands of our closest friends. For some, they will have something more permanent to remember the season—hearing loss. Dangers of a Football Stadium Football stadiums can get very loud, reaching decibels as…
How Music Lovers Can Protect Their Hearing
Whether you are in the audience at a concert or part of the band, the music at a live show is loud enough to permanently damage your hearing. What Is Noise Induced Hearing Loss? While hearing loss is seen as a normal part of aging, exposure to loud music is one of the most common…
How to Tell the Difference Between a Cold and Allergies
Does your cold feel like it is sticking around for longer than usual? That may be because your runny nose and sneezing are not symptoms of a cold at all, they’re from allergies. Knowing how to tell the difference between these can help you seek treatment faster. Understanding Cold & Allergies A cold is a…
Can Hearing Loss Be Reversed?
When the hair cells within the inner ear become damaged from old age or exposure to loud noise, they cannot regrow. While this cause of hearing loss was previously thought to be irreversible, new research may have a solution. The Inner Ear The inner ear contains hair cells that transform soundwaves into electrical impulses. The…
The Link Between Hearing Loss & Cognition
A new study published in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery found that early stage hearing loss may be linked to cognitive decline. While other research has shown a connection between age related hearing loss and higher risks of cognitive decline, this is the first study to look at early stage hearing loss, when hearing is…
Foods That Will Help Soothe a Sore Throat
With the holidays winding down, cold and flu season is ramping up. One of the first signs of illness in Augusta is typically a sore throat. This often precedes a cold or flu and can interfere with your appetite. It’s important to stay nourished when sick; eating the right foods can help supply your immune…
Can Musical Rhythm Treat Autism?
Parents of children with autism in Augusta might have a new treatment option to consider. A new study shows that musical rhythm synchronization could help kids improve their social communication skills. ASD & Predictability Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that affects communication, social interaction and other behaviors. What age do symptoms of…
Apple Cider Vinegar: A Viable Treatment for Ear Infections?
Natural health aficionados in Augusta embrace all sorts of alternative therapies, from acupuncture to essential oils. Almost everything is perceived as a potential cure for hearing-related problems, but the science usually fails to back up those claims. Apple cider vinegar just might prove to be the exception. Can Apple Cider Vinegar treat Ear Infections? Ear…
Research Shows Smoking Makes Head and Neck Cancer More Aggressive
Tobacco is a costly addiction for many in Augusta. There are 10,700 smoking-related deaths in Georgia every year, and annual health costs top $2 billion. The health dangers associated with cigarettes have been widely-known for decades; new research indicates that smokers have a higher risk of developing head and neck cancers, and for those who…