Hearing aids devices are a part of the everyday lives of millions of people worldwide. Hearing aids are highly complex, delicate, and sometimes expensive devices to replace. So it’s no surprise that the decision to acquire a new set of devices does not come easily for many. Let’s face it, hearing aid devices are made to work,
Each year an estimated 1.6 to 3.8 million people in the U.S. will suffer a traumatic brain injury, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While these injuries are primarily associated with high-impact sports such as football, hockey, and boxing, the truth is TBIs can affect anyone who receives a hard blow to the head.
Hearing loss is a critical topic to talk about and consider as we age. Statistics have shown that 50% of people over the age of 60 have been diagnosed with some form of hearing loss. Hearing loss not only affects day-to-day life, but it can also be an indicator of the beginning of more severe issues such as cognitive decline and dementia.
In a world full of sound, suffering from hearing loss or being deaf can create tremendous obstacles in life that are not easily overcome. Despite the challenges, a few possess the drive and empowerment that uplifts the human spirit. In celebration of Women’s History Month, we would like to spotlight five amazing women with hearing loss who have conquered fear and risen above any idea of disability,
Before women’s history month ends, we would like to pay tribute to Marion Downs, one of the women pioneers whose tireless works have enriched the lives of generations of people after them.
Marion Downs was born on January 26, 1914, in Minnesota. She started her education at the University of Minnesota but paused in 1934 when she started her family.
It’s a common understanding that our hearing is likely to diminish over the years as we age. However, people have many habits that may be doing their hearing more harm than good. We have listed some of the most dangerous ear practices to have that could negatively affect your hearing now and in the future.
Giving your hearing aids a regular cleaning is the best way to extend their life and their ability to function on a day-to-day basis. Without routine cleaning, wax can build up and interfere with its operation. Not to mention things like bacterial growth that can cause ear infections if left unchecked. Replacement hearing aids are not cheap,
While the title of this article might seem dubious, it is, in fact, an actual result from a widespread in-depth study conducted by researchers analyzing the data from the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Today, in the U.S., coffee is still included in most physicians’ advice on what to cut back on. This study seems to validate what many nutritionists have advocated for,
It’s never too late to start a health regime, no matter your age or health condition. Exercising is a good idea for literally everyone. In fact, the general consensus among health care providers is that the worse off you are, the more exercise becomes essential to recovery. Even low-impact movement exercises can help stimulate the body and help maintain overall health,
Also known as vestibular schwannomas, acoustic neuromas are brain tumors that develop around the vestibulocochlear nerve. Leading from the brain to the inner ear, the eighth cranial nerve (vestibulocochlear nerve) is responsible for balance and hearing. Usually benign, these types of rare tumors only become a problem when they grow too large.