May Was Better Hearing & Speech Month
How is it already June? With May gone in a flash, you may have missed Better Hearing & Speech Month. This month-long campaign is designed to raise awareness for hearing loss and speech problems. It was originally created in 1927 by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Then, in 1986 President Reagan designated May as the…
Exercise Can Help Your Hearing
Hearing loss is one of the most common chronic health conditions in the United States, following only arthritis and high-blood pressure. Though manageable through the use of hearing aids, once a sensorineural hearing loss has occurred, it cannot be cured. Hearing loss has been linked to other serious health conditions, including depression, anxiety and cognitive…
Exposure to Socially Important Sounds Can Improve Your Hearing
Years of research have shown the significance that social interaction can have on our psychological and physical well-being. Without it, people are at an increased risk of depression, reduced immunity and increased risk of mortality. Social interaction also has another surprising effect: improved auditory function. Researchers at Georgia State University recently conducted a study to…
PDX ENT Doctors
Have you visited PDX ENT’s doctors in Portland, OR? PDX ENT & Audiology Medical Group’s two Portland locations offer top-notch services conveniently close to home for patients throughout the Southwest and Northwest regions of the city. Patients are always the number-one priority at PDX ENT, so you can turn to this trusted clinic whether…
Hearing Loss in Portland
Are You One of the Nearly 100,000 People in Portland with Hearing Loss? Hearing loss is a common condition that affects about 15% of the population across the U.S. Unfortunately, public awareness about this issue is low, and only about 1 in 5 people affected by this condition seeks treatment. If you’re ready to…
Portland Hearing Specialists
Do You Need a Hearing Specialist in Portland, OR? Hearing loss develops gradually, and many people aren’t even aware of a problem until their hearing impairment has advanced beyond an easily treatable stage. This problem is easily avoidable simply by treating your ears with the same care and attention you give to your eyes,…
The Importance of Finding a Hometown Audiologist
The Importance of Finding an Audiologist in Portland When you’re in need of professional hearing healthcare, you need a trustworthy Portland, OR, audiologist you can rely on close to your home. PDX ENT & Audiology Medical Group understands the importance of close, convenient care when it comes to your hearing health. This is why PDX…
