All too often the best restaurants are the most popular and that means noise! It’s the ambient music, the multiple conversations from diners and waiters, the clanging of dishes and pots simmering in the kitchen. The last time you went out to eat in a noisy restaurant, did you have trouble hearing? It’s common for anyone, but for those with …
Studies on Hearing Loss and Injuries
No one wants to fall, but it does happen. When we are young, we can often brush ourselves off, however, for older adults, falls have an increased risk. Weakened bones due to osteoporosis and the likeliness of more comorbidities such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and hypertension mean more risk of serious injury. When surgery is required, in senior patients, it …
A Possible Link Between Exercise & Reduced Risk for Hearing Loss
Do you work out? It’s all too easy to find yourself all too busy, driving from errand to errand, work to home. We can go so many places these days without barely breaking a sweat – and this can have disastrous effects for our health. Many of us may be surprised to find out that regular exercise—even low to moderate …
This November, Test Your Hearing in Honor of American Diabetes Month
Do you ever struggle with blurry vison or a seemingly insatiable thrist? These are common signs of diabetes, a serious health issue which effects 37 million people in the US alone. Alarmingly of the those affected 1 in 5 are not aware that they have an issue. Meanwhile it’s projected that of the 88 million people who are at risk …
Hearing Loss May Cause Reading Problems in Children
As parents we are always on the outlook for potential dangers to our children’s health and enrichment. It’s a difficult balance between harm reduction and trying to encourage your child to learn by taking small risks. One aspect that should not be risked is hearing health. It’s important to monitor for exposure to harmful levels of sounds, protecting against ear …
Tinnitus Affects 1 in 10 Adults in the US
Do you ever experience a ringing in your ears that your just can’t seem to shake? It may seem as if it is coming from nowhere, giving you the feeling like you can’t escape it. This is the symptom of tinnitus, a phantom ringing of the ears which has no external source. While benign for many arriving and leaving quickly, …
How to Prevent Hearing Loss & Reduce Its Impact
Hearing loss is most considered a condition which effects older adults; however, it effects one in eight people of all ages in the US. While age related hearing loss often feels inevitable, effecting one in three people over 65 and half of all those 75 and older, there are some lifestyle choices which can lower your risk throughout your life. …
Treating Hearing Loss May Help Prevent Falls & Accidents
As we age, it seems we are presented with increasing health concerns. For instance, a simple trip could happen to anyone, but as our bones become more fragile a fall could be the start of major health complications. It’s estimated that every 11 seconds, a older adult will visit an emergency room seeking treatment for a fall in the US. …
Hearing Loss May Cause Reading Problems in Children
Does your child have hearing loss? It’s more common than you may first suspect. While hearing loss is often associated with older adults, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that around 15% of school-age children and teens (ages 6-19) have some degree of hearing loss. Educational challenges of hearing loss Hearing loss in an educational setting can have …
How to Prevent Hearing Loss & Reduce Its Impact
One and three people over the age of 65 will struggle with hearing loss, while this number jumps to one in two, 75 years and older. Even so, hearing loss affects people of all ages for various reasons. Because of the common nature of hearing loss, it’s important to stay on top of your hearing health. This means monitoring it …