An Overlooked Connection: Diabetes and Hearing Loss
Understanding the Link As we observe National Diabetes Month this November, it’s important to spotlight a less-discussed aspect of diabetes: its impact on hearing health. Diabetes, known for affecting various bodily functions, also significantly influences auditory health. Research indicates that individuals with diabetes are more likely to experience hearing loss compared to those without the…
Hear, Hear! Hearing Aids Don’t Just Improve Your Hearing; They Might Just Save You from a Fall
It’s something we don’t often think about: the silent but profound impact of hearing loss on our health and safety. As we age, it’s not uncommon for our hearing to diminish, but did you know that this could be putting us at a greater risk than we realize? Recent research is sounding the alarm…
Why Is It Important to Monitor Your Hearing Health Over Time?
Being proactive about protecting our hearing is essential, but sometimes, even with the best efforts, changes can sneak up on us. That’s why keeping an eye—or an ear—on our hearing health is so important. Hearing loss isn’t selective; it can happen even with preventive actions in place. If you notice any shifts in your hearing,…
Tips for Celebrating Audiology Awareness Month
October is Audiology Awareness Month. Audiology Awareness Month is set to celebrate those with, and spread awareness and understanding about, hearing loss, tinnitus and their available treatments. By 2050, nearly 2.5 billion people are projected to have some degree of hearing loss, at least 700 million of whom will likely require treatment. Outside of hearing…
Don’t Ignore the Emotional Side Effects of Hearing Loss
Hearing loss can be frustrating and often contributes to emotional side effects such as depression, aggression, sensitivity and decreased well-being. Treating your hearing loss with hearing aids can be a great way to improve your quality of life. Take a look at some of the possible emotional side effects you may encounter with hearing loss…
Three Common Mistakes New Hearing Aid Owners Make
When you get hearing aids, you have to adjust to a new way of hearing the world around you. This can be a trial-and-error process. Thankfully, there are ways to avoid many of the common mistakes first-time hearing aid owners make. Not Communicating Hearing Needs to Your Audiologist Your audiologist is there to help you…
What’s The Link Between Hearing and the Brain?
Our brains play an important part in the hearing process. Additionally, untreated hearing loss has been shown to negatively affect cognition. Let’s take a closer look at the connection between hearing and the brain. Hearing Loss Affects Cognitive Abilities Research has established a connection between untreated hearing loss and cognitive changes. According to The National…
Learn About Ways to Protect Your Hearing During Better Hearing and Speech Month
Did you know that May is Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM)? That makes it the perfect time to learn about ways you can protect and prioritize your hearing health! Hearing Loss Is a Common Issue Millions of Americans live with some degree of hearing loss. While it’s most common in older adults, younger people…
Can Using Headphones Lead to Tinnitus?
Most of us enjoy listening to music on our headphones or earbuds. While it’s perfectly safe to do when they are used correctly, listening to music at too high a volume can lead to problems like noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus. What Is Noise-Induced Hearing Loss? Any prolonged exposure to noise 85 dB or louder…
What to Know About Aging and Hearing Loss
Aging is one of the most common causes of sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL). Sensorineural hearing loss occurs when there is damage in your inner ear. Specifically, damage to the tiny hair cells in your cochlea, known as stereocilia. Once these cells are damaged, they cannot be reversed. Symptoms of Sensorineural Hearing Loss While you might…