Our ears are delicate instruments that can be affected by many environmental and internal factors. Everything from loud noise to poor diet can cause hearing loss, including smoking, too much caffeine, not enough exercise, various chemicals and medications, and perhaps even normal aging. Some audiologists do debate about whether “age-related hearing loss”—or “presbycusis”—is a real condition or a phenomenon that …
There is so much to stay on top of in life. You pay your bills on time, maintain your home appliances, and keep up with work, but there may be something important you are forgetting. Taking care of our bodies is essential to our overall health, happiness, and wellbeing. As humans, our bodies are miraculous and complex. It’s a wonder …
In a study among people aged 40 to 69, researchers found that a hearing loss of 25 decibels triples the chance of falling. That might seem like quite a bit of decibel loss, but it is quite unnoticeable, it’s about the drop needed to take a person from normal to mild hearing loss, which is notoriously hard to self-diagnose. …
Hearing loss is one of the leading chronic health conditions in the United States. And yet, less than one in five people will treat age-related hearing loss. One in eight people over the age of 12 shows hearing loss in both ears. And yet, less than 30 percent have ever used hearing aids. Even cochlear implants, a small device that …
It’s a new year, which means it’s time to think about what you want to achieve this year. If you are like countless other Americans, you will be promising yourself to eat better, go to the gym, perhaps stay connected with family by calling or visiting more, and promising to be a better friend. You schedule your annual physical, note …
If you ask three people over the age of 65 about hearing loss, chances are at least one of the experiences it. Hearing loss affects one in every three people over the age of 65 and nearly half of the population age 75 and over. Also known as presbycusis, age-related hearing loss is a common condition that affects most Americans. …
Hearing loss affects more than 5% of the world’s population, with one-third of those over 65 suffering from the condition. You have it for life once you have the most common type (sensorineural hearing loss). With that, let’s take a look at some science-backed techniques to keep your hearing in good shape for years to come. How we hear …
Hearing loss can be a normal part of aging. But there are a few changes you can make to protect your hearing health and even prevent hearing loss. Make healthy changes to your lifestyle and combine these tips with regular hearing tests to keep tabs on your hearing health. Manage Your Blood Pressure High blood pressure and heart disease affect …
Building listening strategies is one of the most important things a person with hearing loss can do. Auditory training, also known as auditory training, is a structured program that teaches the brain to identify speech and other sounds that are not as clear as normal hearing. It also teaches you how to get the most out of what you hear. …
Diabetes and hearing loss are more closely linked than you might believe. November is American Diabetes Month, a nationwide campaign to raise awareness around this prevalent medical condition. But how is it related to hearing loss? Let’s explore these connections! There are 34 million diabetics in the United States and 34.5 million persons who suffer from hearing loss. Many …