By: Dr. Keith Darrow, PhD, CCC-A When it comes to hearing health, most of us think about avoiding loud noises or wearing ear protection. But did you know what you eat can also play a significant role in maintaining healthy hearing? It’s true—your diet can directly impact the tiny hair cells in your inner ear…
Monthly Archives:January 2025
By: Dr. Keith Darrow, PhD, CCC-A Our ability to hear and process sound is deeply intertwined with our cognitive health. Research consistently shows that untreated hearing loss is a significant contributor to cognitive decline. However, this relationship is not unidirectional; addressing hearing issues can dramatically enhance cognitive resilience. In this article, we will uncover how…
By: Dr. Keith Darrow, PhD, CCC-A Cognitive rehabilitation is a structured therapeutic approach designed to improve cognitive functions such as memory, attention, and problem-solving in individuals affected by cognitive impairment. This process involves targeted exercises, lifestyle adjustments, and therapeutic interventions to help patients regain cognitive abilities and adapt to changes in their brain function.This article…
By: Dr. Keith Darrow, PhD, CCC-A What It Is and How to Cope Have you ever heard a constant ringing, buzzing, or hissing in your ears after a traumatic event? If so, you’re not alone. This phenomenon, known as traumatic event tinnitus, is more common than many people realize. For those experiencing it, the sound…
By: Dr. Keith Darrow, PhD, CCC-A Occupational noise impacts not only hearing health but also overall health, productivity, and safety. So what can be done to protect workers? This is a subject that has taken a back seat with workers, bosses, and company owners for WAY TOO LONG. It is time for this important subject…
