Do you have hearing loss? You may not even know it—especially as we age. One of the many joys of aging is having to take a little bit more care of your body than you did when you were younger. This doesn’t have to be a burden but a healthy journey in supporting a higher quality of life as we age. The risk of hearing loss increases as we age. For those of us 65 … Continue reading “Ensuring that Age-Related Hearing Loss is Treated”
You may feel like you are too young to have hearing loss. Well, this is not the case! People often make the mistake of thinking that hearing loss is a condition which only affects the elderly. While it is true that the chances of hearing loss increase as we age, hearing loss can occur at any age. In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO) projects that 1.1 billion people between the ages of 12 and … Continue reading “Everyday Noises that Could Cause Hearing Loss”
For most of us, when we wake up, the last thing we are thinking about is a traumatic brain injury (TBI), but they are more common than many would suspect. The Brain Trauma Foundation reports that annually approximately 2.5 million individuals have TBIs of which approximately 50,000 result in death, and over 80,000 suffer permanent disability. It is important to understand the leading risks and causes of TBIs to avoid them. Not only can they … Continue reading “The Connection Between Head Injuries and Hearing Loss”
Did you know that hearing loss is the third most common chronic medical condition people live with today? Over 48 million people, nearly 1 in 6, are affected by hearing loss. This condition reduces one’s capacity to hear and process speech as well as sound which has multifaceted effects. Hearing loss strains communication which can take a toll on relationships, social life, and health in significant ways. A common misconception about hearing loss is that … Continue reading “Strange Causes of Hearing Loss”
Ways to Accommodate Your Loved Ones with Hearing Loss Chances are you know someone with hearing loss. After all, one in eight people have hearing loss in both ears in both ears, based on standard hearing exams. While age is not the only factor causing hearing loss, the risk does increase exponentially the older you get. By the time we reach 75 years, one in two will have hearing loss! Hearing loss can make it … Continue reading “Ways to Accommodate Your Loved Ones with Hearing Loss”
Do you stay up late at night struggling to sleep due to a buzzing in your ears that just doesn’t seem to quit? This problem is tinnitus, an issue which is more common than you may suspect. Around 50 million people report tinnitus in the United States and while for most the ring of tinnitus may come and go, around 20 million report symptoms so severe that it interferes with daily activities and sleep, while … Continue reading “Tips for Managing Tinnitus”
Going for a regular hearing test may not always be at the top of your priority list, however it’s more important than you may suspect. While people visit the dentist for regular cleanings and visit the eye doctor to keep up with their latest prescription, hearing loss often falls by the wayside. This is due in part to lack of understanding around how serious hearing loss is. This is in part due to misunderstandings of … Continue reading “How Often Should I Get a Hearing Test?”
Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month? The campaign, led by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, focuses on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. With this in mind we explore how the foods we choose impact our health in a wide range of ways. Eating whole foods is key for our whole body, from our brain, our heart, our cells and even our hearing. … Continue reading “How a Heart-Healthy Diet Supports Better Hearing”
March 3rd is World Hearing Day! This global campaign, organized by the World Health Organization (WHO), focuses on raising awareness about hearing loss and advocating for treatment. Hearing loss is one of the most common health conditions people experience in the world. Just in the United States, 1 in 5 people have some degree of impaired hearing. Though it is pervasive, hearing loss still remains widely undertreated. In fact, only a third of people who … Continue reading “Celebrate World Hearing Day: Ear and Hearing Care for All! “
What is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is the persistent sensation that you are hearing a sound that is not actually present. The sound is most commonly described as “ringing in your ears” but many who suffer from it also may describe it in a variety of ways: whistling, hissing, whooshing, roaring, buzzing, chirping. Innumerable causes may provoke its onset, but ultimately, no matter what form its symptoms take, it is the result of an injury to the … Continue reading “Tinnitus, Anxiety and Depression”