If you have hearing aids but put off wearing them, you’re not alone. Nearly 80 percent of Americans who could benefit from using their hearing aids, don’t use them. Instead, they gather dust in drawers and containers. Here are four reasons why people say they don’t wear their hearing aids. 1. Difficult to use – … Read Full Article
Hearing loss often is considered a normal side effect of aging. But new studies show that hearing loss may occur with the use of over-the-counter drugs and prescription medications. It’s a troubling side effect that’s rarely discussed or listed on drug labels. Here’s what you need to know. Many drugs cause hearing loss The American-Speech-Language-Hearing … Read Full Article
The healthiness of your body is interconnected. A problem in one area may be related to an issue in a different area. Recently, researchers found a link that shows how your oral health can affect hearing. The link between oral health and hearing Scientists report that the hair cells in the ear require healthy blood … Read Full Article
If you’re repeatedly exposed to extremely loud noises, and don’t wear hearing protection, you will develop noise-induced hearing loss over time. About 15 percent of American adults have permanent, high-frequency hearing loss from loud noise exposure. Recently, researchers discovered a possible treatment solution to help prevent people from experiencing noise-induced hearing loss. Hearing damage People … Read Full Article
Can smoking damage your hearing? Recently scientists studied adults and children to understand the link between smoking and hearing loss. While many people know that cigarette smoking can cause several serious medical conditions, they may not realize that it also can damage hearing. Review several key findings from these studies. Smoking tied to infant hearing … Read Full Article
When a favorite song plays on your digital app, it’s tempting to turn up the volume to sing along. But don’t. New research shows that loud music and noises can have a lasting effect on your hearing and brain function. Here are three ways that hearing loss in younger people changes the brain. Hidden hearing … Read Full Article
About 20 percent of Americans, or 48 million people, have some form of hearing loss. Many don’t want to admit they have a hearing problem, so they put off getting medical advice. For some, wearing a hearing aid is a sign that they have a problem or they’re getting old. Others say they can’t afford … Read Full Article
Almost every day people have stressful experiences. Sometimes stress is good as it provides extra strength and energy to handle a dangerous situation, or to meet a physical or mental demand. But prolonged stress can wreak havoc on your body and cause health problems, including hearing loss. Here are three things to know about how … Read Full Article
Have you ever wondered why when you hear music your foot taps to the beat? Or, how your brain fills in conversations at a loud event when you can only catch a few words of what people are saying? Scientists report that understanding the human brain is one of their greatest challenges. However, recent research … Read Full Article
Americans are living longer than ever before. Despite normal aches and pains, older adults report feeling more positive and satisfied about life than when they were younger. However, nearly 50 percent of older adults experience some degree of hearing loss. Although it’s not a life-threatening condition, here are three things to know about age-related hearing … Read Full Article
