The most well-known causes of hearing loss include aging, excessive noise, otosclerosis and Meniere’s disease. Less widely known, however, is that diabetes is also a leading cause of hearing loss. Research is now showing that diabetics are approximately twice as likely to have hearing loss as non-diabetics. Diabetes affects a significant percentage of the US …
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Hearing loss is common, particularly as we age. Hearing loss is also irreversible in most cases, so prevention is key. Here are a few ways you can prevent hearing loss and keep yourself hearing for as long as possible. Protection There are many places we are exposed to noise: restaurants, clubs, concerts, sporting events… even …
Your hearing aids are small, finely-tuned appliances that require daily care to function properly. Fortunately, tools and kits can be purchased that make hearing aid maintenance easy. These tools include drying containers, forced air blowers, battery testers, listening tubes, and cleaning cloths. Your audiologist may also have tips on how to best maintain your specific …
If you pay attention to news programs, media publications or public health announcements, you know that regular exercise will benefit your overall health. You may not know, however, that getting daily physical exercise can benefit your hearing as well! Hearing loss is a big problem these days! It has been estimated that about 20% of …
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If there was one easy, inexpensive, fool-proof way to effectively prevent hearing loss, would you do it? Fortunately, there is! Can you guess what that one thing is? Ear plugs. Ear plugs are cheap, easy to use, and can be purchased anywhere. Since loud noise is the most common cause of hearing loss, and because …
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It’s hard to believe the holidays are now behind us! As we settle into winter, we face a new year full of new beginnings and fresh starts. Many of us resolve to be more purposeful when it comes to our health. You may not have factored hearing health into your resolutions, there are a few …
If you have friends or family members who suffer from hearing damage, you may know that communicating is more challenging than it often is with others. If your loved one uses hearing devices or is proactive in exercising communication skills, there are still things we can do to facilitate better communication and put our loved …
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The holiday season is here! If you have difficulty hearing, you may not be looking forward to holiday gatherings and parties as much as you used to. This time of year can bring up some anxiety for people who have hearing loss. You or your loved ones may worry about how well you can communicate …
Wherever we are, our technology has gotten “smart,” from the smartphones in our pockets, to our smart TVs and smart meters. But what does it mean for a device to be “smart?” Smart devices can communicate each other, either via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or another wireless connection. Even our hearing aids are getting smarter! Modern hearing …
How much exercise do you get in a typical week? Whether it’s a run around the block, a long walk around the mall or a trip to the gym, we all know that movement is good for our bodies, but did you know it may be good for your hearing as well? Recent studies have …
