Dear Reader,

Problems with your ears can chip away at your self-confidence, affect how well you communicate, and make life less enjoyable overall. Likewise, dizziness and balance problems can make it more likely that you'll fall and get seriously injured, and keep you from leaving your home. Mayo Clinic on Hearing and Balance is here to help you live your life to the fullest.

If you struggle with hearing loss and balance issues, you’re not alone; nearly 500 million people around the world also suffer. Leading audiologist, Jamie M. Bogle, Au.D., Ph.D., helps readers understand the causes of hearing loss and balance issues, how these conditions can be prevented, and how those afflicted with these issues can improve their quality of life.

Inside you’ll find the following and more:

How hearing and balance are tested
Everyday habits and exercises to improve hearing and balance
Common hearing and balance issues such as tinnitus and benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)
How to select hearing aids and cochlear implants

Don't give up or wait for symptoms to worsen. No matter what hearing or balance issues you face, Mayo Clinic on Hearing and Balance will give you the tools and strategies to live well.