Surprising Features of Hearing Aids
Are you hesitant about getting your first set of hearing aids? If so, it may be because you remember the clunky devices your parents or grandparents wore. In reality, hearing aid technology has come a long way even in just the past few years, offering features that may surprise you. We review some of them…
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…
Ways That Hearing Aids Can Help You at Work
Untreated hearing loss can complicate your life in many different ways. In addition to making it harder to hear, it can cause feelings of anxiety and depression and even increase your risk of cognitive decline. It also may affect your earning potential. A study published in 2016 found that controlling for other factors like “education,…
Hearing Aids Keep You Connected to Others
One of the biggest consequences of untreated hearing loss is that it makes it harder to communicate and socialize with others. Treating your hearing loss with hearing aids allows you to stay connected and keep your relationships with others strong. Hearing Loss Affects Your Confidence When Interacting with Others Hearing loss makes it much more…
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…
How to Make the Most of This Summer with Hearing Aids
If you’re dealing with hearing loss this summer, you’re not alone; approximately 15% of American adults report some trouble hearing. Experiencing hearing loss doesn’t have to slow you down over summer. Follow our tips below to make the most of this summer with hearing aids. Keep Your Hearing Aids Dry There’s nothing more refreshing on…
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…
What Tests Are Available for Hearing Loss?
According to a study from 2016, an estimated 23% of Americans ages 12 and older have some degree of hearing loss. If you are among this population, you could be missing out on important sounds, like what your conversation partner is saying to you at Venture Kitchen & Bar. The first step toward better hearing…