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…
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…
Combined Hearing & Vision Loss Can Increase the Likelihood of Depression & Anxiety
When two or more health conditions occur together, they are said to be comorbidities. If you have dual sensory impairment, or combined hearing and vision loss, two potential comorbidities are depression and anxiety, according to recent research. We review more about the study below. About the Study The study, entitled “Combined Vision and Hearing Difficulties…
Spinal Cord Injuries Can Lead to Hearing Loss
Your spinal cord is the bundle of nerves that runs through a canal in the center of your vertebrae. Its job is to carry messages between the brain and the rest of your body for sensation and movement. Below we review some information about spinal cord injuries and the link between this type of injury…
What Are Common Causes of Pediatric Hearing Loss?
It might surprise you to learn that by the age of 18, nearly one in five children experience some degree of hearing loss. Much like adults, hearing loss in children can vary from mild to profound, as well as be temporary as well as permanent. Causes of Temporary Hearing Loss in Children Temporary hearing loss…
What Is Mixed Hearing Loss & How Is It Treated?
Approximately 48 million Americans have hearing loss, but despite its prevalence, only 20% actually seek treatment. This can have devastating impacts on mental and physical health, as untreated hearing loss has been linked to depression, anxiety, falls and even dementia. For those with a type of hearing loss called mixed hearing loss, treatment isn’t always…