We all know that exercise is good for the body and the mind. But if you’re not careful, getting in shape may have negative consequences for your hearing. Fitness programs that are designed to push the body to its limit and have a high degree of intensity, such as CrossFit or other "boot camp" style [...]
Vertigo is the physical sensation that the world is spinning around you, or that you are spinning while the world stands still. "In addition to this dizzying sensation, you may have nausea or double vision as associated symptoms. Some people also have decreased hearing or ringing in their ears based on the cause of their [...]
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, [...]
According to the Mayo Clinic, Ménière's Disease affects the inner ear and causes bouts of vertigo due to fluid that fills the tubes of your inner ear. On top of the dizziness and nausea, flare ups can also cause some loss of hearing in one or both ears and a constant ringing sound. You might not [...]
Can what you eat help protect your hearing? One thing doctors know for sure is that nutrition is critical for just about everything to do with health including your hearing. But what you may not know is that there are certain nutrients that are critical elements for protecting your hearing health. Here are five to keep [...]
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 [...]
October is National Protect Your Hearing Month. How many of these facts from Hearing Health Foundation do you know? Fact #1: Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is acquired from excessive noise. Studies show that over 30 million U.S. workers are exposed to hazardous noise levels on the job and that nearly 1 in 5 teenagers are [...]
Have you or someone you know ever experienced "double hearing?" It's a troubling form of hearing loss and Healthy Hearing recently provided a good overview of what is known as diplacusis. About Hearing Our auditory system is an amazing, complex mechanism that gathers and processes noise, then translates it into recognizable sound. At any given time, our ears [...]
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 [...]