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”
Have you ever left a concert or sporting event with ringing ears? Or maybe you’ve worked around loud machinery for years without taking precautions to protect your hearing. Unfortunately, exposure to certain sounds can harm your hearing and cause permanent damage. In this blog post, we’ll explore the types of sounds that can harm your hearing, how to recognize the signs of hearing damage, and what you can do to protect your hearing for years … Continue reading “Sounds That Could Harm Your Hearing”
Cognitive wellbeing has been a rather mysterious measure for doctors, researchers and other brain specialists. Although we can see some of the trends in the data that lead us to believe that healthy lifestyles promote better cognition, it has been rather unclear how and why those associations exist. The general principles of physical health apply to the brain, indeed. Getting enough oxygen, facilitated by exercise and a heart-healthy diet, is crucial to the brain’s ability … Continue reading “How Exercise, Diet, Sleep, and Hearing Affect Brain Aging”
Although the cause is sometimes unknown, about 5,000 adults experience sudden hearing loss each year. These people find that over the course of no more than 3 days, they have lost 30 decibels of hearing ability. This sudden loss of hearing can be associated with a single event, but more often there is no identifiable experience that sets off the hearing loss. When a person has such an immediate reduction in hearing ability, it is … Continue reading “Treating Sudden Hearing Loss”
If you are familiar with the different types of hearing loss, you will know that there are many terms to keep in mind. It can be difficult to remember what makes one type of hearing loss different from another. For example, you might know that you have a “good ear,” but does that mean that you have unilateral hearing loss, asymmetrical hearing loss, single-sided hearing loss, or some other condition? Let’s take a moment to … Continue reading “What is Single-Sided Hearing Loss?”
If you don’t do anything about your hearing loss, you’ll lose touch with your everyday life. You might be less able to keep up with conversations than you used to be. Maybe you’ve stopped eating dinner with friends and stayed home instead. But did you know that your mental health is also affected by hearing loss? Let’s look at how untreated hearing loss can affect a person’s mental health. Signs of depression? Depression is one … Continue reading “How Treating Hearing Loss Can Help Mental Health”