Headphones have become a common essential item. From over-the-ear types to earbuds and airpods, headphones are oftentimes part of daily life. We wear them while exercising, taking walks, listening to music or podcasts, and talking on the phone. While they make things more convenient, headphones are a common way people are exposed to loud noise.…
Loud noise is one of the most common causes of hearing loss. People are often exposed to higher levels of noise in their work environments. According to the Hearing Health Foundation, over 22 million people are exposed to hazardous levels of noise in the workplace annually. This daily absorption of loud noise can cause noise-induced…
It is often assumed that hearing loss only impacts hearing. But hearing health is integral to overall health and wellness. Impaired hearing, a condition that impacts over 48 million people, has multifaceted effects. This includes straining communication, relationships, social engagement, and one’s health. Extensive research shows that untreated hearing loss increases the risk of developing…
While most of us remember to schedule annual health appointments with our primary care doctor and dentist, we often fail to include hearing health in these check-ups. This significantly contributes to how widely underdiagnosed hearing loss is even though it is the third most common chronic health condition people experience today. Hearing loss impacts over…
Aging is one of the most significant indicators of hearing loss, and the chances of developing hearing loss increase as we age. In fact, half of all adults who are 75 and older have disabling hearing loss. Also known as presbycusis, age-related hearing loss often results in a high-frequency hearing loss which is characterized by…
As concerts and live music are slowly making their way back into our social lives, it is important to protect your hearing. In the midst of the ongoing pandemic, live music shows were canceled for quite some time. But as social life and venues are opening back up, you may have upcoming plans to attend…
For some people, a migraine begins with mental and physical symptoms such as fatigue, mood swings, a desire for sweet foods, thirst, a stiff neck, and so on. Others report that it starts with a visual aura or nausea. Then there’s the infamous headache discomfort and hammering sensation. If you suffer from migraines, you’re undoubtedly…
What do you dream about? We’re guessing that, like most people, the answer is “a lot of things.” Many factors influence what we dream about, and even more, factors influence what we remember about our dreams. The most common category is “recurrent dreams,” People experience a recurring dream over several years. Those dreams share several…
Dementia and hearing loss go hand in hand. Dementia is linked to hearing loss, according to a slew of research. This means that people who have untreated hearing loss are more likely to develop Dementia in the future. One of the latest studies on hearing loss and Dementia has linked speech-in-noise hearing loss with Dementia.…
A new study shows that difficulty hearing speech in environments with background noise can be an early sign of dementia. Researchers found that these hearing challenges increased the risk of dementia by 91%. Dementia is an umbrella term that includes a range of medical conditions characterized by reduced cognitive capacity – Alzheimer’s being the most…