Medical Science

26 February, 2018

Hearing Loss Across the Generations

By |February 26th, 2018|

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, [...]

7 January, 2018

Five Reasons to Make Hearing Health a Priority in 2018

By |January 7th, 2018|

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 [...]

28 December, 2017

Did you know that certain medications can cause hearing loss?

By |December 28th, 2017|

As we think about our health goals for 2018, we wanted to share some things to consider when it comes to the use of medications and their potential impact on our hearing.  Below is a terrific overview of what you need to know provided by Hearing Health, an online resource for hearing loss education. Ototoxicity [...]

7 December, 2017

New Study Shows Rheumatoid Arthritis is Associated with Hearing Loss

By |December 7th, 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 [...]

5 November, 2017

Research Shows that Diabetics Are Twice As Likely To Have Hearing Loss

By |November 5th, 2017|

When you think of hearing loss, diabetes probably isn’t the next thought that comes to mind. There are many other diseases and conditions that are well-known as potential causes of hearing loss: Meniere’s disease, otosclerosis, excessive noise and aging. But research has shown that people with diabetes are twice as likely to have hearing loss, and considering how common diabetes is [...]

5 October, 2017

New Study Shows Impact of Long-Term Noise Exposure

By |October 5th, 2017|

Prolonged exposure to loud noise alters how the brain processes speech, potentially increasing the difficulty in distinguishing speech sounds, according to neuroscientists at The University of Texas at Dallas. In a paper published in Ear and Hearing, researchers demonstrated for the first time how noise-induced hearing loss affects the brain's recognition of speech sounds. Noise-induced hearing [...]

20 September, 2017

Celebrate self-improvement month by focusing on your hearing health

By |September 20th, 2017|

This September, to celebrate Self-Improvement Month, we wanted to share some tips for proactively managing your hearing health which can serve as a catalyst for other improvements in all areas of your life. Improved health According to research published in the April 2016 issue of the Mayo Clinic Proceedings, less than three percent of Americans meet the basic qualifications [...]

9 September, 2017

September is World Alzheimer’s Month

By |September 9th, 2017|

September is World Alzheimer’s Month and the start of an international campaign to raise awareness for dementia and the stigmatism often surrounding it. It also represents an opportunity to look closer at the connections between memory, cognitive function, and hearing loss. A growing body of research links untreated hearing loss to impaired memory and diminished cognitive [...]

17 August, 2017

Researchers discover hereditary connection to bilateral tinnitus

By |August 17th, 2017|

While tinnitus has  been reported to cluster in families, little is known about the importance of genetics in a person's susceptibility to the condition.  A new study, published in the journal Genetics in Medicine, was conducted by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and demonstrates the hereditary nature of certain forms of tinnitus. Bilateral tinnitus - that is, tinnitus [...]

9 August, 2017

Understanding Age-Related Hearing Loss

By |August 9th, 2017|

As people grow older, their ability to hear gradually decreases. This biological process leads to a sensorineural hearing disorder known as Age-Related Hearing Loss (ARHL) or Presbycusis. Presbycusis is the third most common chronic health condition among the elderly and it usually affects both ears equally. While men develop a high-frequency hearing loss, women mostly show [...]

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