Unfortunately, many folks assume that since their doctor hasn’t taken note of their hearing loss, they must not have hearing loss. However, unless you ask about it, your doctor will most likely not discuss your hearing health. Here are just 4 reasons to request a hearing screening at your next annual physical.
As with most things, even exercise has its share of potential downsides, one of which is exercise induced hearing loss. Especially if you visit the gym on the daily, or enjoy lifting those weights, you may be at greater risk for experiencing permanent damage to your ability to hear. Let’s take a moment to explore how exercised induced hearing loss occurs and how it can be prevented.
What tinnitus sounds like is a ringing sound that no one else seems to notice but you. Not only is this condition frustrating, but it can make it difficult to hear what others are trying to say. If you are experiencing tinnitus, rest assured that you’re not alone: Roughly 10% (25 million) of U.S. adults have experienced it for at least five minutes within the past year. If you find yourself frequently experiencing tinnitus, let’s take a moment to dive in and discuss this condition, its impacts, and how it can be treated.
Did you know that your ears do more than simply help you to hear? In addition to allowing you to experience a world of sound, your ears help you to balance. With the help of your ears, your brain can process and receive signals that allow you to maintain a steady posture and focus. Unfortunately, if your inner ears are damaged, your ability to balance may be impacted as well. In the following, we will discuss balance disorders, their causes, treatments, and finally, how they are connected to hearing loss.
For years now, many people have found smoking to be a relaxing pastime. While smoking is a common practice, it certainly isn’t a healthy one: 16 million Americans live with a related disease, and 1 in 5 Americans die from related causes. If you smoke cigarettes and are also experiencing hearing loss, did you know that the two could be connected? Here are some of the reasons why smoking can impact your hearing.
For most of us, November means we’re one step closer to Thanksgiving, but for others, it’s Diabetes Awareness Month. In fact, on November 14th, the disease is recognized worldwide on World Diabetes Day. In order to raise awareness, we’d like to draw attention to the connection between diabetes and hearing loss. We’ll also share some tips for how you can work to prevent as much damage to your hearing as possible.
Sleeping with your hearing aids in is not recommended. From damaging your hearing aids to experiencing discomfort, it’s not good for your devices or your ears. However, without them, many people worry they won’t be able to hear their children, a smoke alarm in the middle of the night, or their alarm clock in the morning. There are several reasons we recommend against wearing hearing aids while sleeping, and we’ve outlined a few of them for you in this article.
More often than not, physical ailments are not isolated: They arise in pairs. When one part of our body is impacted, it’s likely that another part of our body will be impacted as well. In recent years, research has suggested that there may be a connection between arthritis and hearing loss. Let’s explore these two health concerns, how they may be connected, and what can be done about it.
If you have hearing loss, you know how much it can impact your daily routine. From putting in an order at a coffee shop to carrying a conversation with your friends, everything seems to require a little bit more effort than it used to. But there is a way to diminish the challenges that accompany hearing loss: hearing aids. Here are just 4 reasons you should consider improving your life by improving your hearing.
September is Self Improvement Month, which means people are setting goals and finding ways to become better versions of themselves. Whether you decide to take up a new hobby or change up your wardrobe, you should do whatever helps you to become a better you. One great way to celebrate this month is by choosing to better your hearing health. With this in mind, here are four tips for how to improve your hearing.
