Studies show that people experiencing hearing loss are more than twice as likely to limit their movement. Restricted movement includes participating less in hobbies, social activities, and spending less time with others. This can take a toll on the overall quality of life in a myriad of ways – impacting …
Over-the-counter painkillers can provide necessary relief. This is especially useful to alleviate severe pain immediately. But did you know that painkillers can increase the risk of hearing loss? Studies have shown that taking over-the-counter medications like ibuprofen just twice a week can damage hearing health for women. Link Between …
2022 is fast approaching, which means that many of us are reflecting on the past year and thinking about what changes we’d like to make in the coming months. When making resolutions, good physical health is often the goal, sometimes requiring us to change our diet, cut out a harmful …
With 48 million people affected by hearing loss, it’s a big deal in the US. One in eight people in the United States (13 percent,) 12 years or older have hearing loss in both ears and that number is projected to rise in the next thirty years. It’s important to …
When you think of the places where hearing protection is necessary, what comes to mind? You might think immediately of a noisy factory or an airport tarmac where employees are exposed to loud sounds for the duration of their shifts. Indeed, these places are dangerous for hearing, and advanced hearing …
If you or someone you know has sustained a head injury it may be more serious than first suspected. Impact to the head can cause traumatic brain injury (TBI). The severity of TBI can range from a concussion to a comma but has many other unrealized side effects. For instance, …
It’s normal to forget things every now and then. However, if you are reaching the age of 65 and feel like you are forgetting things more often, it could signify the onset of dementia. September is recognized internationally as World Alzheimer’s month, to raise awareness for this devastating neurodegenerative disease. …
Recent reports have shown a surprising uptick in hearing loss among young people. Although older people have always been likely to develop hearing loss as the years go by, young people have not had such high rates of loss and tinnitus in prior generations. Why has there been such an …
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 …
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 …