Increased Risk of Dementia Among People with Hearing Loss The unfortunate reality is that hearing loss can be a risk factor for developing dementia. This is why if you notice yourself or your loved ones are having difficulty hearing, it is important to get it checked out as quickly as possible to avoid any negative side effects. There are a …
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Ototoxicity and The Risk of Chemical Exposure Related to Hearing Loss
Aug 08, 2020
While noise is the single greatest cause of occupational hearing loss, other components that can affect healthy hearing often fly under the radar of unsuspecting employees and, in some cases, business owners who aren’t fully aware of the dangers that some toxins represent to workers. Chemicals, metals, solvents, asphyxiants, and heat may play a larger role in hearing loss than …
Read MorePaw-nder This: Hearing Loss Also Affects Our Canine Fur-ends
Mar 22, 2019
Dogs. They’re just like us. They’re gaga for treats. They love it when the mail comes. And they’re always down for some playtime in the park. But did you know? Man’s best friend has something else in common with us humans: hearing loss. HOW COMMON IS HEARING LOSS IN DOGS? With an estimated 20 percent of Americans 12 and older, …
Read MoreTackling Hearing Loss: Hope for Tomorrow, Help Right Now
Jan 04, 2019
Let’s hear it for science! As long as hearing loss — one of the most commonly reported chronic conditions — continues to affect millions of people around the globe, researchers aim to leave no stone unturned in investigating treatment innovations and a future cure. Various individuals and organizations worldwide are putting forth funding, expertise, and dedication toward uncovering more answers …
Read MoreOnline Hearing Tests: Can They Help?
Dec 15, 2018
From blood-pressure kiosks in retail stores and vision exams online to home kits that test for HIV, blood-sugar levels, colon cancer, and more, the do-it-yourself approach to health screening continues to expand as the demand for greater convenience and consumer empowerment grows. Even online hearing tests are a part of the DIY mix, but do they work? What role can …
Read MoreGet the Home-Field Advantage With Hearing Protection
Jun 25, 2018
It’s not fall without football. It’s not football without the shouting, whistling, and stomping of thousands of fans — a cacophony so powerful that it alone can change the course of a game. Many teams consider their fans their extra player, their 12th man. Being the 12th man is inspiring and energizing, but if you’re not careful, it can damage …
Read MoreFrom Grilling to Graduation: Tips for Hearing Well With Friends and Family
Mar 23, 2018
You watch the road while listening to music in the car. You listen to your cousin’s crazy stories while playing board games with nieces and nephews. You’re a pro at listening while your eyes are focused on something else, right? Not so, according to a recent study in Scientific Reports, which found that not looking at what you’re listening to slows your …
Read MoreUse Your Brain!
Mar 07, 2018
Your ears pick up sound, but it is your brain that does the hearing. Your brain has a complex set of connections that takes in millions of bits of sound information every second and turns those bits of sound into something meaningful. The process is no less than miraculous! Just picture yourself sitting on your porch, talking quietly with a …
Read MoreTrying Hearing Loss For a Day
Mar 02, 2018
We, as humans, interact with our environment through our senses. We experience culture through taste, calm each other’s nerves through touch, investigate through smell, navigate through sight, and generally communicate through hearing. Every day, our senses engage us in new, raw, and unique learning experiences. So what happens when we lose one of them? I went about my Saturday the …
Read MoreRheumatoid Arthritis Associated With Hearing Loss
Dec 01, 2017
What does rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have to do with hearing loss? Quite a bit, according to a new study released by the Open Rheumatology Journal. Hearing loss has been linked to a decrease in overall mental and physical health. Research has proven connections with age, smoking, cognitive decline, heart health, and a diminished quality of life — and now rheumatoid arthritis. …
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