Category Archives: Unsafe Sound Levels, Ear Protection, Teen Health, Hearing Loss

Teen and young adult health issues, ear protecion, unsafe sound levels, best practices.

School Performance Depends on Hearing Health

Every parent wants their child to be successful in school, but could your child’s hearing be affecting their performance? If you suspect your child is suffering from hearing loss or other hearing issues, it is important to speak with their physician or … Continue reading

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Meet Dr. Briana Thornton, Doctor of Audiology

Dr. Briana Thornton with her husband and children This month, we are excited to introduce to you one of our doctors of audiology, Dr. Briana Thornton. As we expand our practice, we want you to get to know the people … Continue reading

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It’s Music to Your Ears – Until it Does Damage

Musicians are known for having good ears; they hear notes and sounds, melodies and harmonies and can distinguish one instrument for another. They recognize songs, artists and know how to stay in tune. But what happens if the hearing of a … Continue reading

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Dangers of Smoking Extend to Your Hearing Health

This day and age, most people are wise enough to know that smoking causes damage to your health. What many people may not realize, though, is that smoking damages more than your lungs or cardiac health – smoking also affects … Continue reading

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Introducing our Doctors: Kelly Lewis, Au.D., F-AAA

Here at Advanced Hearing Group in Scottsdale, we believe we have some of the best audiologists around; they are exceptionally talented at what they do, but they also practice with a true commitment to our patients, and firmly believe in the philosophy … Continue reading

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Hearing Loss Costs More Than You Think

When we talk about costs, most of us think of monetary costs, however there are some things that cost us more than money; hearing loss is one of those conditions that will cost us more than the money in our pocket. … Continue reading

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The Perfect Solution for Hunters: Digital Hearing Protection

Guns are notoriously dangerous; however did you realize that they can do more than kill a paper target or that majestic ten-point buck? They can kill your hearing just as quickly and easily as any other target. Just one shot … Continue reading

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Diabetes could put you at higher risk of hearing loss

Many different health conditions can be found in an individual who has been diagnosed with diabetes, one of them being hearing loss. Diabetes and hearing loss were linked back before the 1960’s.  According to American Diabetes Association, nearly 30 million people … Continue reading

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Hunters Beware! Hearing protection for hunters

It is that time of year again; the blaze orange is getting dug out of the closet, the tall tales are beginning to fly and a multitude of die-hard hunters are out at the range sighting in their rifles.  Yes, … Continue reading

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Early Onset Hearing Loss an Epidemic

Early onset hearing loss is no longer a rarity.  While many not-so-old Americans find it hard to accept the fact that they are losing their hearing before the expected norm, it is slowly beginning to dawn on them that this … Continue reading

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