How Exercise Can Affect Your Hearing Health
Whether you like taking morning walks around your neighborhood or playing tennis at Lakewood Community Center, regular physical activity is a vital part of staying healthy and happy. Research has shown that regular exercise may reduce your risk of developing hearing loss. Hearing Loss More Common in Less Active Older Adults A study published in…
Is There a Link Between Caffeine and Hearing Health?
Whether you enjoy all things chocolate or love picking up an iced latte at Offbeat Coffee Studio to beat the Alabama summer heat, many of us enjoy indulging in caffeine. While the various health effects of caffeine have been and continue to be debated, one question you may have is whether or not consuming coffee…
Why It’s Important to Protect Your Hearing if You Have Diabetes
Different health conditions can increase your risk of developing hearing loss, including diabetes. What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects your body’s ability to either produce or use insulin, which causes high blood sugar (glucose) levels. There are three main types of diabetes: Type 1, Type 2 and gestational diabetes, which occurs…
Summer Checklist for Allergies
If you’re one of the one-quarter of adults with a seasonal allergy, you may be wondering what you can do this summer to prevent symptoms. We review a summer checklist for allergies below. Deep Clean Your Home While you may think of allergens like pollen as being an outdoor problem, there are plenty of allergens…
Does Your Child Have Allergies? Here’s What You Should Do Before Summer Break
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “In 2021, 27.2% of all children had one or more of the three selected diagnosed allergic conditions (seasonal allergies, eczema, and food allergies). Seasonal allergies (18.9%) were the most prevalent, followed by eczema (10.8%) and food allergies (5.8%).” If your child is in the population…
Can Allergies Cause Snoring?
Allergy symptoms like nasal congestion, a runny nose and sneezing can cause or worsen snoring and interfere with your quality of sleep. The Connection Between Allergies and Snoring A 2011 study examined the prevalence of allergic rhinitis (inflammation in the nose caused by an allergen) and the development of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS)….
What to Know About Nasal Sprays for Allergies
There are many ways to treat allergic rhinitis, also known as nasal allergies or hay fever. One way is with a nasal spray. But there are many types of nasal sprays available over the counter and as prescriptions, and knowing which one to use can be overwhelming. Below we review some of the different types…
Is There a Link Between Untreated Hearing Loss and Mental Health in Older Adults?
Hearing loss doesn’t just make it harder to understand sounds. It can negatively affect mental health as well. Research has shown that older adults may be especially at risk. Aging and Hearing Loss While hearing loss can develop at any age, it’s much more common in older adults. According to the National Institute on Deafness…
Is There a Link Between Hearing Loss and Genetics?
We all know that numerous health conditions run in families. This can include hearing loss. While not all hearing loss is genetic, let’s examine the role genes play in our hearing health. Genetics and Newborn Hearing Loss The vast majority of newborns are screened for hearing loss shortly after birth. Genetic factors often are involved…
What Is Sensorineural Hearing Loss?
Though there are several different types of hearing loss, sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is by far the most common. Let’s take a deeper look at what sensorineural hearing loss is, its potential causes and how to treat it. Sensorineural Hearing Loss Basics According to The National Library of Medicine, “Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is the…