When considering the use of hearing aids, it's important to work with an audiologist in order to get the perfect fit -much like you'd go to a tailor for a new suit. Just as one person’s height and weight differ from another, so does hearing loss. Wearing custom-fit hearing aids increases the likelihood you will [...]
How Common is Tinnitus (Ringing in the Ears) According to studies, more than 50 million people in the United States have reported experiencing tinnitus, resulting in an estimated prevalence of 10% to 15% in adults. Experts believe that about one in five individuals who experience tinnitus are bothered enough by the condition to seek clinical [...]
According to new research by University of Manchester academics, hearing aids and cataract surgery are strongly linked to a slower rate of age-related cognitive decline, the UK-based public research university announced on its website. According to Dr Piers Dawes and Dr Asri Maharani, cognitive decline—which affects memory and thinking skills—is slowed after patient’s hearing and sight are improved. The rate [...]
Researchers have developed a new device that can be used to visualize how sound-induced vibrations travel through the ear. The technology is providing new insight into how the ear receives and processes sound waves and, with additional development, might one day be used by physicians to diagnose diseases that affect hearing. The new imaging tool [...]
This time of year, a lot of people experience itchy eyes and a runny nose – which is typical for allergy season. But what you may not know is that a person suffering from allergies could account experience a diminished sense of hearing. According to hearing health professionals, symptoms can include itching, swelling, vertigo and [...]
About one in three adults ages 65 to 74 have hearing loss, and almost half of people older than 75 have trouble hearing, according to the U.S. National Institutes of Health. Age-related hearing loss can lead to a wide variety of health problems, as it touches on many aspects of daily life, making it harder [...]
When you think of hearing loss, understandably, things you could be hearing come to mind. There are tons of activities that depend on your ability to hear like listening to an audiobook, enjoying music, communicating with family, knowing when the oven buzzer goes off or being warned of danger. What you may not think about [...]
We all know that kids today spend a lot of time listening to music or playing video games on portable devices using headphones and often the volume is pretty high. The problem is listening at high levels for an extended period of time increases the risk of hearing loss and even a subtle loss of hearing [...]
According to Migraine.com more than 37 million Americans suffer from migraine, a neurological disease characterized by episodes known as migraine attacks. A recent study published published in JAMA Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery showed that risks for cochlear disorders, primarily tinnitus, may be significantly higher in patients with a history of migraines. “It is still unclear whether migraines might increase [...]
Hearing loss can be genetic or caused by damage to the ear – but did you know that there are also some diseases that can cause hearing loss? When it comes to hearing loss, we tend to associate it with aging or something caused by genetic predisposition. But certain diseases can actually increase a person's [...]