Studies Find Hearing & Vision Impairments Linked to Increased Risk of Dementia
The older you get, the more likely you are to experience hearing loss. In fact, the National Institute on Aging reports one in three people ages 65 to 74 has hearing loss, and for those 75 and older, this number jumps to one in two. Similarly, a 2016 study reveals that vision impairment affects approximately…
Can Poor Nutrition Cause Hearing Loss?
Most people think of hearing loss being caused by advancing age or exposure to loud noises. While this is correct, there’s another cause many are unaware of: poor nutrition. We review the link between micronutrient deficiencies and hearing loss as well as what foods can boost your hearing below. What the Research Says According to…
Effects of Untreated Hearing Loss on Senior Citizens
The National Institute on Aging reports that approximately one in three adults ages 65 to 74 experiences hearing loss, and for those ages 75 and older, this number jumps to one in two. Not only can this cause trouble hearing your friends at Hampton Senior Center, it can also affect your emotional, mental and physical…
Facts About Pediatric Hearing Loss for Audiology Awareness Month
Pediatric hearing loss is a fairly common condition that can be present at birth or as a child ages. In honor of October being Audiology Awareness Month, we wanted to highlight a few facts about hearing loss in children as well as what the best treatment options are. Your Child Should Have Their Hearing Checked…
Three Tips for Navigating a New Job With Hearing Loss
Starting a new job can be an exciting yet stressful endeavor. If you have hearing loss, you may be wondering how to navigate your new role. Let’s look at a few ways you maximize your hearing ability and improve your confidence at work. Use Hearing Aids To Improve Communication One of the hardest parts about…
Benefits of Treating Hearing Loss Early
Hearing loss is common, affecting approximately 48 million Americans. But despite its prevalence, “On average, hearing aid users wait over 10 years after their initial diagnosis to be fit with their first set of hearing aids,” reports the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Unfortunately, waiting can have disastrous effects. According to one study, “Waiting long periods of…
Is There a Connection Between Fibromyalgia & Hearing Loss?
When two medical conditions occur together, they are known as comorbidities. Along with tension headaches, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety and depression, another comorbidity of fibromyalgia is hearing loss. We review the connection below. What Is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by musculoskeletal pain and fatigue, sleep, memory and mood problems….
Can Hearing Loss Prevent You From Getting a Good Night’s Sleep?
Getting quality sleep is essential to your overall health. Many factors can get in the way of enjoying a good night’s sleep, ranging from sleep disorders to drinking one too many cups of coffee at Culture Café. Research has shown that hearing loss may affect your sleep as well. Research Links Hearing Loss to Insomnia…
Three Surprising Side Effects of Hearing Loss
You wouldn’t be surprised to learn that hearing loss makes it harder to hear birds chirping outside your window or what’s being said on your favorite TV show. However, hearing loss can also cause some serious and unexpected side effects if left untreated. Mental Health Struggles Hearing loss can be a very stressful and isolating…
Has Your Child’s Hearing Loss Been Misdiagnosed as a Learning Disability?
If your child can’t hear well, it can impact their performance at school. Not only will they have a hard time keeping up, but they may become frustrated and act out. For these reasons, they may be misdiagnosed as having a learning disability. Below we cover how common hearing loss is in children, how the…