Although it can be easy to assume that hearing loss only impacts a person’s hearing, it doesn’t. Humans are very social creatures. Unfortunately for those with hearing loss, our social interactions heavily depend on our ability to hear. Losing one’s ability to hear can significantly impact one’s quality of life.
Do you find that you’re scared to go out in public due to your anxiety and hearing loss? Do you get nervous during conversations – and hesitate to participate – because you can’t hear well? A hearing aid may be the solution, but it’s not the only one.
Summer is here again! Cold weather is far behind us and we are enjoying hot and sunny days. However, summer hearing hazards exist, and you should know about them!
When was the last time you rocked out in your car on the way home from work, cranking up the volume when your favorite song came on? For most of us, it was probably yesterday. It’s tempting to turn it up. However, for our hearing health, it’s important that we say no to our inner rock legend and keep the sound levels reasonable.
You can address cookie bite hearing loss with the help of hearing aids. Before purchasing hearing aids, however, it’s valuable to understand how this hearing loss affects your hearing. A more unusual form of sensorineural hearing loss, cookie bite hearing loss impacts one’s ability to hear mid-range frequencies rather than high-frequencies. If you have been struggling to hear and suspect you are suffering from cookie bite hearing loss, continue reading for more information on what this hearing loss is and what treatments are available.
Can hearing loss increase the chances of a middle-aged person acquiring a memory-related disease? This question had gone unanswered until Dr. Yune S. Lee from Ohio State University chose to explore it. In 2018, Dr. Lee sought to determine if hearing loss in middle-aged adults is a risk factor for dementia. If dementia runs in your family, you may be interested to know how you can prevent it. Continue reading to learn more about early onset dementia and its connection to hearing loss.
Jobs that keep you physically active, like construction work, don't entirely put you in the clear from health issues resulting from your work environment. One particular health concern that many people in such industries may face is noise-induced hearing loss. Noise-induced hearing loss occurs when a person is exposed to damaging sound levels for extended periods of time. If your job regularly puts you in a noisy work environment, you may benefit from learning more about this hearing loss, how to prevent it, and what you can do if you have it.
Especially as you get older, you may want to become more intentional about the food you eat. For instance, as we age, the more likely we are to obtain age-related hearing loss. In this way, you may want to start eating foods that can help to prevent hearing problems like this. To keep hearing your best, here are 6 vitamins and minerals to watch for, as well as several suggestions for foods you may want to start incorporating into your diet.
Did you know that working out can also help you to hear better? By improving your overall physical health with exercise, you are more likely to maintain better hearing health. To keep hearing your best in the years to come, let’s explore how hitting the gym can keep your body and hearing in tip-top condition.
Did you know that gender may play a role in your likelihood of acquiring hearing loss? In fact, Johns Hopkins University found that men are five times more likely to be diagnosed with hearing loss than women. Despite what many may assume, gender as a risk factor has less to do with biology and more to do with gender roles.
