Can Poor Cardiovascular Health Contribute to Hearing Loss?
A review of research studying the correlation between hearing and heart health has found that negative cardiovascular health can impair both the peripheral and central auditory system, the system responsible for transforming sound waves into brain activity. Improved cardiovascular health has similarly been shown to positively influence those same systems. Reduced blood flow to the…
What Is Low-Frequency Hearing Loss?
Did you know that there are different types of hearing loss? Let’s take a closer look at a rare type known as low-frequency hearing loss, including what sets it apart as well as the best treatment options. Low-Frequency Hearing Loss Looks Different on Audiogram People with low-frequency hearing loss struggle with lower-pitched sounds. It is…
How To Protect Your Hearing At Sporting Events
If you’re a sports fan, you know nothing beats the rush of seeing your favorite team play at their home stadium. All the cheers, music playing and the roar of the crowd can be exhilarating. Unfortunately, it can also pose a risk to your hearing health. Thankfully, you can still enjoy catching a live New…
How Can a Good Night’s Sleep Help Your Hearing?
Not getting enough sleep can leave a person with dark circles and a cranky disposition, but it may also lead to poor hearing. The average healthy adult needs seven to eight hours of sleep a night. Unfortunately, getting that eight hours can be hard to achieve with work, school or other life stressors. Let’s examine…
Tips for Building the Best Relationship With Your Audiologist
The amount of people who use hearing aids is steadily growing. Data analyzed from 2011, 2015 and 2018 found that “The overall proportion of participants 70 years and older who own and use hearing aids rose from 15.0% in 2011 to 16.9% in 2015 and 18.5% in 2018.” Knowing how to approach not only your…
Here’s How You Can Protect Your Hearing While Doing Yardwork
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports, “An estimated 12.5% of children and adolescents aged 6–19 years (approximately 5.2 million) and 17% of adults aged 20–69 years (approximately 26 million) have suffered permanent damage to their hearing from excessive exposure to noise.” One potential source of noise exposure that could affect both of…
How Your Home’s Acoustics Can Affect Your Hearing
If you’re one of the approximately 15% of American adults (37.5 million) aged 18 and over who report some trouble hearing, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, you’ve probably noticed that you have a harder time hearing in certain rooms in your house. Typically, kitchens, bathrooms and laundry rooms are…
What Are the Differences Between Conductive and Sensorineural Hearing Loss?
Not all hearing loss is the same. Conductive and sensorineural hearing loss have different causes and treatments and can even sound different. Let’s take a closer look at each. Sensorineural Hearing Loss is More Common When most people talk about hearing loss, they are talking about sensorineural hearing loss. In fact, age-related sensorineural hearing loss…
These Hobbies Require Hearing Protection
Hobbies keep us active and are good for the soul. However, some hobbies can reach noise levels that could harm your ears and lead to hearing loss. Let’s look at a few fun activities that require hearing protection. Loud Noise and Hearing Loss Risk According to the National Institutes on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders…
Is There a Link Between Migraines and Hearing Loss?
If you’ve ever had a migraine, you know how awful they can be. What you may not know is that migraines may also slightly increase your risk of sudden hearing loss. Migraine Symptoms Migraines are a type of headache that can cause severe throbbing or pulsing pain. The pain often occurs on one side of…