Is There a Link Between Hearing Loss and Chronic Diseases?
Many things can increase your risk of hearing loss, including exposure to loud noise, certain genetic conditions and aging. Additionally, there appears to be a link between hearing loss and several common chronic diseases. Chronic Kidney Disease A 2010 study published in American Journal of Kidney Diseases found that moderate CKD was associated with a…
Benefits of a Hearing Test
According to a study published in the journal Health Technology Assessment, “A simple systematic screen, using an audiometric screening instrument, has been shown to be acceptable to people in the age range 55-74 years, is likely to provide substantial benefit and may be cost-effective to those in that target group.” It’s important to note, however,…
Effects of Untreated Hearing Loss on Senior Citizens
According to a study published in the journal Clinical Interventions in Aging, “Especially in the elderly, hearing loss can impair the exchange of information, thus significantly impacting everyday life, causing loneliness, isolation, dependence, and frustration, as well as communication disorders.” Below we dive into more effects of untreated hearing loss on senior citizens at LIFE…
How Hearing Loss Impacts Other Senses
You may have heard that if you lose one of your five senses, the others will become sharper. Unfortunately, like many things, this is not as simple as it sounds. In this post, we review how exactly hearing impacts other senses. Hearing Loss Changes the Brain One 2015 study conducted by the University of Colorado’s…
With Fall Around the Corner, Enjoy the Sounds of Autumn with Hearing Aids
According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, “Among adults aged 70 and older with hearing loss who could benefit from hearing aids, fewer than one in three (30 percent) has ever used them. Even fewer adults aged 20 to 69 (approximately 16 percent) who could benefit from wearing hearing aids have…
Common Excuses for Not Seeking Treatment for Hearing Loss and Why You Should
Even though hearing loss is an incredibly common condition, only a fraction of people who would benefit from using hearing aids actually do so. There are many different reasons why someone might avoid seeking treatment for their hearing loss. Let’s examine some of the most common reasons, as well as the benefits of using hearing…
How to Protect Your Hearing When You Live in a Big City
When asked about the causes of hearing loss, you probably think of old age and exposure to loud noise. However, did you know that living in a big city can contribute to hearing loss? This is supported by research – one study published in Environmental Science & Technology found that more than eight in 10…
Benefits of Treating Hearing Loss Early
Like most medical conditions, the best outcomes are seen when those with hearing loss seek treatment early. Of the more than 48 million Americans with hearing loss, most can benefit from the use of a complex electronic device known as a hearing aid. Below is a look at our top three benefits those who treat…
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,…