There are many health reasons to stay fit with a healthy BMI. But what if we told you that research shows that overweight adults and children are more likely to have hearing loss. Not only that, but exercising and eating healthy supports good hearing. Understanding the role obesity plays in your hearing can help you Read more..
How to Tell Your Loved One They Need Hearing Aids
Many people with hearing loss know that there seems to be a stigma associated with those that wear hearing aids. But this is faulty thinking. Those with impaired vision wouldn’t consider leaving the house without their prescription glasses. However, people with impaired hearing are less likely to wear hearing aids out. About 80% of those Read more..
How to Stop the Whistling In Your Ears
As many people may already know, a condition known as tinnitus that causes ringing, humming, whistling, or other sounds to be heard in one or both ears. This sound isn’t caused by an external sound, so other people cannot hear it. Many people experience tinnitus at some point in their life. About 15% to 20% Read more..
Has the Pandemic Impacted Hearing Loss Problems?
Because it’s difficult to converse with others who have hearing loss, it’s not surprising that those with hearing loss feel lonely and isolated. Our culture also recommends wearing masks and socially withdrawing, so it’s crucial we understand the importance of recognizing the effects of social isolation on hearing loss. While communication barriers have intensified because Read more..
Is There a Way to Prevent Hearing Loss?
Behind high blood pressure and arthritis, hearing loss is the third most common detrimental chronic health condition in the United States. And unfortunately, it’s also one of the most common work-related conditions. Many people who work in construction, warehouses, entertainment, and other industries face occupational noise hazards daily. But it’s not just people who work Read more..
Why Can’t You Scuba Dive When You Have Hearing Loss?
You probably know award-winning actor and comedian Stephen Colbert from The Daily Show, The Colbert Report, and, since 2015, The Late Show. He has won nine Emmys, two Grammys, and three Peabody Awards. His book, I Am America (And So Can You!), was a NY Times #1 bestseller in 2007. Born in 1964 in Washington Read more..
How Long Does a Blocked Ear Last?
Most of us have experienced a blocked ear at some point in our life. From getting out of the water and having “swimmer’s ear” to feeling a strange blockage after working out, most people are familiar with this situation. A blocked ear (or, in some cases, blocked ears) can be frustrating, as well as a Read more..
How to Talk to a Loved One About Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is a family affair. It affects not only the individual who has it. Spouses, children, grandchildren, and even friends can be affected negatively. People around the person with hearing loss may feel sad, frustrated, or angry, as they have to continually repeat the same things. In a worst-case scenario, hearing loss can be Read more..
What a Hearing Test Can Tell You About Your Health
Black Eyed Peas star, Will.i.Am, has been told by doctors that he has a chronic condition called tinnitus. A potentially devastating blow to any musician. Tinnitus causes a constant ringing, hissing, or roaring sound in the ears that eventually leads to irreversible hearing loss. Tinnitus is relatively common in people who have hearing loss. One Read more..
What Exactly Is Meniere’s disease?
Singer Huey Lewis was riding high in 1987 with his top hits “Hip to Be Square” and “Doing it All for My Baby” when suddenly the hearing in his right ear disappeared completely. Lewis felt like his ear was full, like in a swimming pool. He couldn’t pop his ears or shake it out. He Read more..
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