We know that hearing loss often occurs as we age, but there can be other circumstances that can cause limited or loss of hearing. However, can hearing loss negatively affect your health? Current studies are indicating plausible connections between different diseases and hearing loss. The links between hearing loss and health are becoming more evident.
Many of us know the pain and discomfort associated with ear aches. Earaches can occur when there is an infection or swelling in any part of the ear. While earaches are much more common in children, adults can also be affected. The pain can range from dull and aching, to experiencing sharp, piercing pain. The possible causes for an earache include earwax,
While your ability to hear allows you to live life to the fullest, the likelihood of hearing impairment increases as you age, especially between the ages of 60 to 69. Unfortunately, the social stigma of wearing hearing aids is difficult for some to overcome. An estimated 28.8 million American adults could benefit from hearing aids according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD).
It’s no surprise that people value a good deal, and in today’s technological age, good deals are everywhere on the internet. However, things are not always what they seem. Not every deal is worth jumping for, even if it looks that way at first. Usually, variables are at play that makes that seemly great deal,
Having the ability to hear is a blessing, so it is vital that you properly care for your ears. A key component to understanding the world around you, the state of your hearing has a direct effect on your overall well-being. With that in mind, you should take every opportunity to care for and protect your ears,
One of the most common health conditions in this country, tinnitus is when sound is perceived, but there is no external noise source present. You hear a clicking, ringing, hissing, swooshing, whistling, or buzzing noise in your ears, but no one else can hear it. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, over 50 million Americans experience tinnitus,
The New Year is often a time of renewal for some people. Goals and resolutions are created, so there can be an improvement in one’s life. It’s all about making the New Year better than the last. For many, New Year’s resolutions often involve goals that pertain to their job, family, personal goals, or physical body.
Problems with your hearing can either be present at birth or acquired throughout life, at any age. The most common type of hearing loss, sensorineural, can happen to anybody, at any age. Sensorineural hearing loss is often caused by age, medications, and from noise exposure. While these things are unavoidable in life, excessive exposure can be harmful to your ears.
Music is one of life’s ultimate pleasures, and it has been with us for as long as we can collectively remember. In today’s day and age, portable media players have become popular and ingrained into our daily lives. So much so, it’s hard to imagine life without them. MP3 players can act as a companion and keep distractions out when you are on the subway,
Winter can be a difficult time for those who wear hearing aids. Many may not have the know-how on how to adequately protect hearing aids from the cold and high levels of moisture. Unfortunately, moisture is your hearing aids enemy. Condensation of moisture can cause corrosion and can result in malfunction of your hearing aid.