Drinking and Hearing Loss
Drinking alcohol is bad for your health. It can increase your risk for high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, liver disease and digestive problems. A lesser known health condition associated with drinking is hearing loss. Alcohol’s Effect on the Brain Soundwaves are translated into electrical impulses within the inner ear and sent via the auditory…
Understanding the Vestibular System
If you’ve ever slid your feet up the street, bent your back, shifted your arm and then pulled it back, congratulations: you know how to “Walk Like an Egyptian.” But have you ever wondered how, exactly, Egyptians — or anybody in Tulsa, for that matter — are able to walk? We can thank the vestibular…
Fa-La-La-La-La, La-La-La-FLU
The holiday season is a magical time of year for people young and old in Tulsa, but it can also bring misery if you happen to come down with the flu. Winter is the traditional cold and flu season; getting sick this time of year can easily dampen your holiday spirit. We’ve got some facts…
Finding Relief from Sinus Infections
If you suffer from frequent sinus infections in Tulsa, you are hardly alone. The condition, known as sinusitis, is the top-ranked chronic health complaint in Oklahoma. Many people turn to over-the-counter medications for help, but these often prove ineffective. There are other options for long-term relief from your suffering. How common are sinus infections? 37…