Hearing loss is as unique to each person as a fingerprint. No one person has the same type of loss in each ear, nor do people get hearing loss the same way. But, what everyone with hearing has in common are the 8 possible things that hearing loss can indirectly or directly affect. #1. Vocabulary [...]
This month we are hosting a special Power of Light Hearing Event at Shohet Ear Associates that will feature the new customized Earlens technology that harnesses the power of light to help you hear more naturally. Because the Earlens Hearing Aid uses light instead of a speaker to gently activate the ear’s natural hearing system, it can overcome [...]
The signs of hearing loss can be subtle and emerge slowly, or early signs of hearing loss can be significant and come about suddenly. Here are 8 common signs that you may want to be on the lookout for that could indicate that you or someone you know has hearing loss. You have trouble hearing [...]
Here's a great reminder of things to look out for to keep your hearing healthy this Spring! Blood-related conditions Types 1 and 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol affect almost every cell in the body—including the ears. Vibrations from tiny hair cells in your ears send your brain messages about what you’re hearing, but [...]
It may be possible to predict the severity of hearing loss for children diagnosed with enlarged vestibular aqueduct, according to a new study published in JAMA-Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. This retrospective chart review, authored by physicians and researchers within the University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Enlarged Vestibular Aqueduct (EVA) Research Project, is reportedly one of the first such studies [...]
Hearing loss is a large and growing problem in the U.S. And research suggests that it's not only older adults who are having difficulty, but younger people as well. A study published in the journal JAMA Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery this month suggests that the number of American adults with hearing loss is expected to nearly double [...]
When it comes to our overall health, it's not always easy to see the connection between different aspects of our health. For example, in the case of high blood pressure, you wouldn’t necessarily feel any different than if your blood pressure was normal. Internally, however, higher blood pressure can gradually damage and narrow your arteries which in turn could result in stroke, heart disease, [...]
Patients who complain they can't hear their friends at a noisy restaurant, but pass a hearing test in their doctor's office, may be describing hidden hearing loss. Now, less than six years since its initial description, scientists have made great strides in understanding what hidden hearing loss is and what causes it. In research published [...]
With winter come colder temperatures and the potential for dreary, wet weather and greater exposure to sniffles and coughs. Not only do you need to think about protecting your body from this weather with a hat, gloves and some vitamin C, but you also need to consider the proper ear protection. In fact, hearing loss can be caused by [...]
Most people don’t think twice about the noise level of everyday activities. However, if you live in the US and are between the ages of 20 and 69, and struggle to understand speech in noisy environments, such as bars, cafés and restaurants, then it’s possible that you are one of the 25 percent of US [...]