If you love to watch television, you are not alone. Many Americans watch TV as a way to unwind, relax, catch up on news, and to enjoy the best that the television industry has to offer. However, hearing loss can get in the way of enjoying these shows. When a person has hearing loss, the temptation might be to turn … Read More
A Link between Tinnitus, Anxiety, and Sleep Issues
If you have had ringing in your ears, you will be familiar with the stress it can cause you. Not only is it distracting from the activities you need to complete in your day, but you can find it difficult to achieve the mental rest you need to fall asleep. Particularly in the quiet hours just before falling asleep, you … Read More
Add Improved Hearing To Your New Year’s Health Goals!
Many people make New Year’s resolutions yearly to improve themselves and their lives. These resolutions range from losing weight and getting in shape to quitting smoking or saving money. While these are all great goals to strive for, it’s also important to consider other areas of our lives that may need attention. One area that is often overlooked is hearing … Read More
Adults with Hearing Loss at Higher Risk for Unemployment
It is difficult to say precisely how many people are working with hearing loss, as this can vary depending on several factors. However, recent estimates found that over half of all adults over 60 have some degree of hearing loss, and this number is only expected to rise as the population ages. This means that many people are likely working … Read More
Treating Hearing Loss May Help Reduce Memory Loss and Psychological Distress
When it comes to hearing loss, there are a lot of stories about people who have trouble with their minds and forget things. In some cases, these things are linked directly. For example, a person with hearing loss who lives alone might worry that they won’t be able to hear an intruder breaking into their home. People say they lose … Read More
This November, Test Your Hearing in Honor of American Diabetes Month
Diabetes is a disease that causes the body to either not produce enough insulin or use it effectively. Over time, high blood sugar levels can cause damage to the blood vessels and nerves in the body. One of the areas where this damage can occur is in the inner ear. Studies have shown that people with diabetes are more likely … Read More
When to Take a Hearing Test
Some of us can’t avoid the fact that we need a hearing test. It might be more than clear that people must work hard to understand what’s being said or what’s happening worldwide. But some people, especially those in the early stages of hearing loss, might have problems they don’t even know about. Our minds and bodies are very good … Read More
Athletes and Hearing Loss
One of the best things you can do for yourself is to stay active. Living an active life keeps your body and brain feeling strong and alive. Hearing loss can start at any age, from birth to adolescence to old age. One in three people over the age of 65 has hearing loss, which gets worse with age. Loud noise, … Read More
Hearing Loss Cures of the Past
Hearing aids are, of course, the most commonly-accepted treatment for hearing loss. Cochlear implants can “hear” for people whose ears aren’t working by transmitting electrical representations of sound to the auditory nerve the same way a healthy cochlea would. The surgical implantation of cochlear implants is now an outpatient process, making it the closest approach to a “cure” for hearing … Read More
The Benefits of Being Social for Older Americans
Being social and having a busy social life is a big part of feeling like we belong, growing, and having fun. Healthy relationships and a sense of community help us figure out who we are and keep us healthy throughout our lives. Social interaction is just as important as physical exercise, but we often forget about it. Being involved … Read More