Smoking and drinking can impact health in a variety of ways. Common risks associated with both activities are widely known. But one risk that is not as recognized is the relationship between smoking, drinking, and the development of hearing loss. Increasing research highlights that smoking and drinking can affect hearing …
A Link Between Hearing Loss & Diabetes
People with diabetes are more likely to experience hearing loss compared to people without diabetes. Numerous studies have shown a significant correlation between both conditions which impact older adults disproportionately. According to the American Diabetes Association, over 30 million people have diabetes in the U.S., which is nearly 11% of …
March 3 is World Hearing Day: Hearing Care for All
Do you ever find yourself looking for a reason to celebrate? Maybe your celebration comes in the form of ordering a special delivery meal on a Friday evening after a long week of work. Perhaps you are the type to indulge in shopping for a luxury item after you get …
When Should I Update My Hearing Aids?
Hearing aids are a serious investment, not only in terms of cost but also in terms of the necessary time to acclimate to them and incorporate them into your daily life. Once you have a set of aids that you are accustomed to using, you might feel resistant to change. …
A Brief History of Hearing Loss
Today’s modern technology makes it easy to treat hearing loss. Tiny hearing aids sit behind the ear, or even rest inside the ear or ear canal. But because of all this technology we sometimes forget that hearing loss has been around as long as people have. Here are some of …
Tips for a Successful Virtual Family Reunions
Are you looking for a way to connect with your family this holiday season? You can have a successful virtual family reunion, and see all your family online! While this might be a different way to celebrate than you’re used to, it’s still a great way to connect with loved …
Why Pretending to Hear Doesn’t Help
It can take a person years to confront and address their hearing loss for a variety of reasons. Hearing loss typically happens gradually so it can be overlooked for quite some time. Additionally, people often think that impaired hearing is not a serious medical condition and that they can pretend …
Ways to Accommodate Your Loved Ones with Hearing Loss
With approximately 48 million people of all ages, with hearing loss in the US alone, there is a good chance that someone close to you deals with this disability. It could be a family member, friend, co-worker or even your significant other. People with hearing loss can often struggle in …
Celebrate World Alzheimer’s Month with a Hearing Test!
September is a time of year in much of the country to enjoy the beginning of cooler weather and to search the trees for evidence of changing colors. With that crisper weather, we can enjoy activities that were arduous during the hot and humid summer months, and a return to …
Musicians & Hearing Loss
In the last few years, scientists and researchers have learned even more about how hearing works and what factors may cause hearing loss. While it’s common knowledge that hearing loss can be a natural part of aging, you might not know that loud noises can also cause hearing loss. Professionals …