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What Does Smoking Have to Do with Hearing Loss?

Submitted by AAHstaff on Mon, 11/12/2018 - 15:16
A Young Man Holding a Cigarette to His Mouth

 

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.

Improve Your Hearing for Self Improvement Month

Submitted by AAHstaff on Fri, 09/14/2018 - 13:24

 

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. If you are concerned about your hearing health, here are four ways you can celebrate Self Improvement Month by improving your hearing.

What Causes Cookie Bite Hearing Loss?

Submitted by AAHstaff on Fri, 01/25/2019 - 11:00
Person with Cookie Bite Hearing Loss Going Hiking

 

Cookie bite hearing loss is not only rare, but it can also be difficult to identify. However, noticeable symptoms of cookie bite hearing loss typically arise when an individual is in their 30s or 40s. As such, if you or your loved one is experiencing symptoms like those mentioned above, it may be time to learn more about this rare hearing loss type.

Understanding the Types of Hearing Loss: Cortical Deafness

Submitted by epkep on Fri, 11/07/2014 - 11:57

 

Having a good understanding of different hearing losses can empower sufferers to make informed choices about the best next steps. This is why we aim to offer information about each hearing loss type to help you make the right choices, as well as save time and money. Today, we are taking a deeper look into a  lesser common form of hearing loss: cortical deafness.

What Can You Do about Cookie Bite Hearing Loss?

Submitted by AAHstaff on Wed, 06/20/2018 - 14:40

 

While age-related hearing loss is the most common type of sensorineural hearing loss, more unusual forms of sensorineural hearing loss also exist, like cookie bite hearing loss. Although most hearing losses affect one’s ability to hear high frequencies, cookie bite affects mid-range frequencies. If you suspect you have cookie bite hearing loss, it’s important to understand what it is, if treatments are available, and if hearing aids are an option.

How is Hearing Loss Connected to Your Balance?

Submitted by AAHstaff on Mon, 11/26/2018 - 14:05
Elderly Woman Maintaining Balance by Holding Onto her Elderly Female and Male Friends' Arms

 

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.

The Link Between Alzheimer's and Hearing Loss

Submitted by AAHstaff on Wed, 09/05/2018 - 13:27

 

As we grow older, managing our health seems to become a more challenging task, and research suggests that there may be a connection between hearing loss and Alzheimer’s. Understanding what Alzheimer’s is, and how it’s connected to hearing loss, can be beneficial for identifying your next best steps to preventing, if not delaying, this memory-related disease.