The holidays are a time of year to spend celebrating with family and friends. You have the opportunity to go to parties, decorate the house and eat delicious food. Yet for those with hearing loss, the holidays may be a frustrating time. If you’re unable to hear the conversation, you’re likely to feel left out […]
People who suffer from moderate to severe hearing loss are far more likely to develop dementia. Several major studies have shown that adults with hearing loss are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease and dementia compared to those with normal hearing. The risk escalates as a person’s hearing deteriorates. Let’s take a closer look at […]
It’s easy to forget about wearing hearing protection when going to a concert or worksite, but you should always do your best to wear proper ear protection in any situation involving loud noises. Doing so can help prevent long-term damage to your ears. Hearing loss is extremely common among adults and is hard to avoid. […]
Ringing in the ears, also called tinnitus, is a common condition that affects millions of adults in the United States alone. The symptoms of tinnitus can vary from case to case. For example, some people only experience tinnitus in one ear, while others hear a ringing sound in both ears. The sound itself also varies […]
Hearing loss affects approximately 48 million Americans, according to the Hearing Loss Association of America. Unfortunately, research performed at Johns Hopkins found that there’s a strong link between our hearing and our overall health. Hearing loss can affect the way we walk and talk, and can even lead to mental disorders like dementia and depression. […]