What To Know About Alerting Devices for People With Hearing Loss
Approximately 15% of U.S. adults report some degree of hearing loss. When you live with hearing loss, one aspect of the condition that may cause concern is your safety. We rely on our ears to tell us more safety information than we realize, from honking cars to fire alarms to someone yelling “DUCK” as an…
Recent Research Reveals Link Between Zinc and Noise-Related Hearing Loss
Researchers have recently made a breakthrough in the effort to understand the cause of noise-induced hearing loss. Nearly 15% of American adults experience some form of hearing loss, most of which is caused by prolonged exposure to loud noises. This discovery could be a key to learning how to protect hearing in other ways. The…
Can Allergies Impact Tinnitus?
Tinnitus is ringing, buzzing or other sounds in one or both ears when no sound is actually present. It is typically associated with age-related hearing loss or exposure to loud noises, and roughly 10% of Americans have experienced it in the last year. If you also have allergies, you may notice your allergies and their…
What Is the Connection Between Hearing Loss and Kidney Disease?
When you think of common causes of hearing loss, aging and exposure to loud noise likely come to mind. While these are two of the most common causes of hearing loss, one cause you may not have previously considered is kidney disease. What Is Kidney Disease? Your kidneys are two bean-shaped organs located on either…
Will the Cold Affect My Hearing Aids?
As the cold weather settles in and you yourself wrap up in a warm blanket with an Honest Coffee Roasters hot chocolate, you may want to consider how best to care for your hearing aids in frigid temperatures. Approximately 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit from the use of hearing aids. These technologically advanced devices…
How To Be A Hearing Loss Advocate In The Workplace
Navigating the workplace with hearing loss presents a unique set of challenges. One in eight people aged 12 or older in the U.S. have hearing loss in both ears based on standard hearing examinations. Colleagues and leaders can assist with creating a more inclusive workplace by advocating for those with hearing loss. The first step…
Is There a Connection Between Omega-3 Fatty Acid and Hearing Health?
Hearing loss can occur for many reasons, including but not limited to aging, loud noise exposure, physical trauma to the ear and ototoxic medication (medication that damages the hearing mechanism of the ear). While some causes of hearing loss can be prevented or protected against, like loud noise exposure, others are harder to avoid, like…
Helping Your Child Adjust to Hearing Aids
Approximately 14.9% of children ages six to 19 have low- or high-frequency hearing loss of at least 16 decibels. One of the best options for treating that loss is with hearing aids. Unfortunately, as any parent knows, getting your child to try something new can be challenging, even if it helps them. To avoid an…
How Can You Celebrate Audiology Awareness Month?
October is Audiology Awareness Month, a month dedicated to spreading awareness and understanding of hearing loss, tinnitus and the services available to manage them. Whether you have hearing loss or tinnitus, know someone who does or are just interested in learning more, Audiology Awareness Month is the perfect time to start. A couple of great…
What Is the Link Between Fibromyalgia and Hearing Loss?
Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder that causes musculoskeletal pain, fatigue and issues with sleep, cognitive abilities, and mood. Researchers believe that fibromyalgia affects the way your brain and spinal cord process painful and nonpainful signals, resulting in amplified pain in the body. Many cases of fibromyalgia often begin after a big event such as surgery,…