According to a large study published in JAMA Network Open this past July, hearing loss in middle age was found to be associated with higher odds of cognitive decline and dementia later in life. Using data from more than 16,000 men and women, researchers found that a new diagnosis of hearing loss between ages 45 [...]
Some risk factors for hearing loss are understandable—think aging, excessive noise exposure, or traumatic brain injury—but other risks aren’t always so obvious. Here are seven unexpected risk factors for hearing loss that may surprise you: 1. Sleep apnea Several studies published in the last few years have strongly linked sleep apnea to hearing loss. Medical professionals aren’t entirely [...]
If you or a loved one has suddenly developed hearing loss, see your doctor right away. While often downplayed as not serious, any new or sudden hearing loss should be taken seriously by both you and your healthcare providers. Why? The sooner you get a thorough audiological workup, the better your chances are for a [...]
Hand dryers are ubiquitous in public restrooms, but according to research recently published in the Canadian journal Paediatrics & Child Health, the noise they make may be harmful to children's ears. And the study's author can speak from personal experience. "Sometimes after using hand dryers my ears would start ringing," 13-year-old Nora Keegan from Calgary, Canada, told [...]
Thanks to recent advancements in hearing device technology, millions of people with hearing loss are now able to hear their favorite sounds and enjoy conversing with their favorite people. One perk this new technology affords users is compatibility with other personal electronic devices, such as smartphones and televisions. Sometimes, as in the case of headphones and [...]
Every day, millions of people around the world suffer from noises that no one else can hear. Some people hear a high-pitched ringing sound while others hear something else entirely, from whooshing to static, chirps, beeps, roaring, or one of many other noises. Despite a lack of awareness in the general public, tinnitus (the medical [...]
Consumer Reports recently shared advice from audiologists and other experts about why it's critical not to delay proper diagnosis and treatment when it comes to hearing loss. Below is an abbreviated version of the article which offers helpful insight into why people delay getting hearing aids and some of the health risks associated with postponing [...]
In honor of May - Better Hearing and Speech Month, we wanted to share a recent article in Medical News Today that provides a first-hand account of the significant impact hearing aids had on one young man's life. Through my eyes: My first 48 hours with hearing aids By Adam Felman l Published Saturday 20 April [...]
If hearing aids are recommended after your hearing is tested, your Audiologist will then work with you to find the right hearing aids. That selection process, called a hearing aid fitting, starts with an assessment of your needs and ends with follow-up visits after the customized programming of your devices. Hearing aids work best when they [...]
Spring is in full bloom all around the country - flowers are blooming, birds are singing and the days are getting warmer. It also brings seasonal allergies along with rain and erratic temperature shifts, all of which can have an impact on your ears and hearing. Changes in barometric pressure When the barometric pressure drops [...]