Is There a Link Between Hearing Loss and Genetics?
Hearing loss can be caused by many things, including genetics. Let’s take a closer look at the role that genetics plays in hearing loss as well as what you can do to support your hearing health. Genetics and Newborn Hearing Loss Genetic factors often are involved in cases of newborn hearing loss. According to the…
Can Vitamin D Deficiency Cause Hearing Loss?
Many factors can increase your risk of developing hearing loss, such as aging, exposure to loud noise or certain viral illnesses. New research indicates that low levels of vitamin D could make it more likely that you develop hearing loss as well. The Importance of Vitamin D Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that your…
It’s Important To Seek Treatment for Sudden Hearing Loss Quickly
Most cases of hearing loss come on gradually. However, some people experience a rapid loss of hearing, known as sudden hearing loss. If you experience this, it’s important to seek medical attention right away. What Is Sudden Hearing Loss? As the name suggests, sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL) is hearing loss that happens immediately or…
How to Have the Best Valentine’s Day with Hearing Loss
According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, “One in eight people in the United States (13 percent, or 30 million) aged 12 years or older has hearing loss in both ears.” If you’re among this population, you may be wondering what you can do to have the best Valentine’s Day with…
What Are the Differences Between Basic & Advanced Hearing Aids?
Hearing aids are essential medical devices that amplify sounds in your environment to a level your ears can easily detect. All hearing aids have the same basic parts: a microphone that picks up the sounds around you, a processor that amplifies them to the exact specifications your hearing loss requires and a receiver that delivers…
Benefits of a Hearing Test
A study published in the journal Health Technology Assessment reports, “A simple systematic screen, using an audiometric screening instrument, has been shown to be acceptable to people in the age range 55-74 years, is likely to provide substantial benefit and may be cost-effective to those in that target group.” There are many other benefits to…
Is There a Link Between Poor Air Quality and Hearing Loss?
We all know that air quality is important for our lungs and overall health. However, research has shown that exposure to poor air quality may increase your risk of hearing loss. Research on Air Quality and Hearing Loss A recent study analyzed data from over 15,000 adults in the Korean National Health and Nutrition Survey….
Make Getting a Hearing Test Your New Year’s Resolution
For many, the coming new year represents a chance to reflect on what’s ahead and set new goals and resolutions. If you have been struggling with hearing loss, one resolution you absolutely should add to your list is to schedule a hearing test. How To Know if You Need a Hearing Test The pure-tone audiogram…
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…