For older adults, one of the most prevalent health related issue they experience, is hearing loss. Unfortunately, age-related hearing loss is linked to cognitive decline, social isolation and even depression. On a positive note, new research from the University of Maryland (UMD) Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences (HESP) reveals that the use of hearing [...]
It’s not uncommon for teens and young adults to turn up the volume on their iPods or smartphones or stand near the speakers at a music concert or nightclub to enhance the experience. Even if they have the foresight to realize these choices could be damaging to their hearing, what neither they nor their parents know [...]
What is Secondhand Smoke? Secondhand smoke (also known as environmental tobacco smoke) is the smoke a smoker breathes out and that comes from the tip of burning cigarettes, pipes, and cigars. It contains about 4,000 chemicals. Many of these chemicals are dangerous; more than 50 are known to cause cancer. Anytime children breathe in secondhand [...]
In today's modern world, more and more young adults are wearing headphones for a good portion of the day, every day. A podcast during their morning commute, music to drown out a noisy workplace, or a running playlist to get through an evening jog. The World Health Organisation estimates more than 1 billion young people [...]
Many older adults with severe hearing loss don’t have hearing aids, but those with them typically use less costly types of health care, a new study finds. Hearing aids cost thousands of dollars, and insurance almost never covers them. But they may hold the potential to cut older adults’ visits to the hospital or emergency [...]
In honor of International Women's Day, we wanted to share some important information provided by Healthy Hearing about medical issues that every woman should be aware of, including hearing loss. Despite the obvious physical differences between men and women, we actually share many of the same health concerns. Heart disease and cancer account for 1.2 [...]
When it comes to hearing loss, the generations are more alike than they might realize. Genetic reasons aside, each age group can experience hearing loss due to prolonged exposure to noise, use of certain medications, lifestyle choices and the age of their auditory system. The reasons why these types of hearing loss occur, on the other hand, [...]
When it comes to hearing loss and hearing aids, there are a number of questions that people may be hesitant to ask simply because they don't know enough about how hearing works or what options are available to help them hear better. Here we address 8 common questions that you or someone you love may [...]
If one of your New Year’s Resolutions is to be more proactive about your health or the health of a loved one, make sure you don’t overlook the importance of hearing on long-term health and happiness. According to Healthy Hearing.com, untreated hearing loss can have a detrimental impact on a person’s physical and emotional health and on [...]
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 [...]