Did you know that high blood pressure can also increase your risk of developing age-related hearing loss? From around 40 years old and up, you may start to notice that your hearing is starting to fail. You most likely won’t even detect your progressing hearing loss even though it’s a permanent condition. Years of noise […]
Your whole life can be impacted by age-related hearing loss. Not only is your ability to hear impacted, but so too are your social life, your professional networks, and even your mental abilities. The way your brain functions, including your memory and mood, can be significantly affected by hearing loss. Sometimes, the connection between hearing […]
Between hectic schedules and the distractions of events, it’s all too easy to put off essential appointments, such as those with a hearing specialist or for fitting hearing aids. You may not even get around to shopping for hearing aids whatsoever. But hearing loss impacts more than just your ears and delaying treatment can have […]
Our ears are frequently what carry the load of accidental harm from neglect in our hectic day-to-day lives. From the allure of ear candling to the apparently harmless act of utilizing cotton swabs, our hearing health can suffer from these common yet dangerous practices. What follows are a few strategies you can use to help […]
Hearing loss can affect many areas of your daily life. Untreated hearing loss, for instance, can affect your professional life, your favorite hobbies, and even your relationships. For couples who are coping with hearing loss, communication can become strained. Animosity can develop from the increased tension and more frequent quarrels. In other words, left uncontrolled, […]
Your workplace recently embraced the trend of open-office floor plans, encouraging collaboration and teamwork. However, you find yourself struggling in this new setup. Not because you miss the privacy of cubicle walls, but because the elevated noise makes it hard to follow conversations. Even if standard hearing tests indicate completely normal hearing, the inability to […]
It’s normal to want to learn about the side effects of a medication when you begin taking it. Can it trigger digestive issues? Will it cause your mouth to dry out? Cause insomnia? You may not even be aware of some of the more impactful side effects, including hearing loss. Ototoxicity is the medical name […]
Does hearing loss get worse as you get older? Hearing loss is a common slowly developing condition that impacts all adults. In fact, over 50% of individuals 75 and older have trouble hearing. Presbycusis The slowly developing condition of hearing loss as we get older is generally known as presbycusis. Typically, there will be a […]
Sleepless nights aren’t any fun. Especially when it occurs regularly. You toss and turn and probably stare at the clock (or your phone) and worry about just how exhausted you’ll be the next day. When these kinds of sleepless nights persistently happen, medical professionals tend to use the label “insomnia”. Over time, the effects of […]
Genetic predisposition, aging, and extended exposure to loud noise are all familiar factors that can contribute to hearing loss. But the connection between hearing loss and diabetes is not as well known. Let us elaborate. How does diabetes increase your risk of hearing loss? As per the CDC, 9% or 37 million individuals in the […]
