How Parkinson’s Disease Affects Hearing
Parkinson’s disease is a disorder of the central nervous system that affects movement. The most commonly-known, earliest sign of Parkinson’s is a tremor in one hand, which then progresses to symptoms such as slow movement, stiffness and loss of balance. One recent study has uncovered other early signs of Parkinson’s, one of which is hearing…
Hearing Loss and Strokes – Is There a Connection?
If you develop hearing loss of at least 30 dB in three consecutive frequency ranges within a three-day timespan, it is known as sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL). For some people, they wake up unable to hear well, while others notice their hearing going out over a period of a few days. In most cases,…
Study Finds COVID-19 Can Directly Affect Inner Ear
Though many of us are starting to attend concerts at Mabee Center and birthday parties at Springtown Trampoline Park, for many, COVID-19 is far from over. This includes the 40% of people who have recovered from the initial infection but continue to suffer for weeks or months from symptoms such as fatigue, memory problems and…
Can Hearing Aids Slow Cognitive Decline?
For people who have memory problems or poor organizational skills, purchasing a day planner from Magic City Books may help. But for people who are experiencing cognitive decline or dementia, medical intervention is necessary. Research shows that hearing aids can actually prevent or delay cognitive decline. The Link Between Hearing Loss & Dementia Hearing loss…
What is Unilateral Hearing Loss?
What is Single Sided Deafness? Sometimes referred to as unilateral hearing loss, single sided deafness is a condition in which an individual experiences hearing loss in only one ear but can hear normally out of the other ear. While most patients with a hearing impairment suffer from bilateral (two-sided) hearing loss, SSD affects approximately 60,000…
What is Sudden Hearing Loss?
For most people who experience hearing loss, the condition comes on gradually over a period of years. In rare cases, an abrupt loss of hearing occurs with little or no warning. This condition is known as sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL). What is Sudden Deafness? Sudden deafness is an unexplained and rapid hearing loss that…
What is Noise Induced Hearing Loss?
How Can Sounds Hurt Your Ears? Background sound is a constant in our busy lives. Normally, background noises are at safe levels that do not negatively impact our hearing. But repeated exposure to noise above 85 decibels (dB) can cause noise induced hearing loss. The louder the sound, the less amount of time it takes…
Does Hearing Loss Lead to Cognitive Decline?
As we age it becomes more likely that we experience both hearing loss and cognitive decline. However, research has shown that people with hearing loss are more likely to develop cognitive decline and dementia than those with normal hearing. Let’s examine why that is, as well as what you can do to protect your health….
How Genetics Can Play a Role in Hearing Loss
During the holidays it’s likely that conversations with loved ones may turn into learning a bit more about your family history. Whether it’s hearing about your mom’s favorite holiday memory or your dad reminiscing about the first time he went to an Oklahoma State University football game, it’s always nice to get a better picture…
What’s the Connection Between Diabetes and Hearing Loss?
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Millions of Americans deal with this condition, and millions more are at risk of developing the disease. There are three types of diabetes, which include: Common Symptoms of Diabetes Common symptoms include: Diabetes that is not well managed can be dangerous and lead to other serious problems including heart disease,…