Many people with hearing loss do not receive the treatment they need. In fact, some estimates claim that fewer than 1 in 5 people with hearing loss use the hearing aids that would help them function and communicate. Why is this number so low? One of the reasons that too few people use hearing aids is that they don’t realize …
Headaches, Tinnitus & Hearing Loss
If you suffer from headaches, including chronic, debilitating migraines, a recent study suggests there might be a connection with hearing loss and tinnitus, as well. We have known for some time that there are many other health conditions associated with hearing loss and tinnitus. For instance, those who have hearing loss are more likely to have cardiovascular disease and diabetes. …
The Global Cost of Hearing Loss is a Surprising Number
When we think of hearing loss as a costly global phenomenon, how can we put a number on that cost? Some of the ways that hearing loss is costly are intangible, such as the decreased quality of life and the frustration of strained social relationship due to miscommunication. It’s hard to estimate what is worth to have an easy conversation …
How to Become an Audiologist
Among the many health professions, there are many lines of care that involve hearing health. In addition to Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) specialists, otherwise known as otolaryngologists, and other medical specialties, audiologists are specifically trained to serve hearing ability and balance issues. This profession does require many years of education, training, and licensing, but that should not dissuade anyone …
Questions about Your New Hearing Aids Answered
If you are the new owner of hearing aids, congratulations! Getting the assistance you need with your hearing will have benefits for not only your communication ability and enjoyment of the sonic environment but also for your health and wellbeing. Once you have your new aids in hand, you might wonder what you can do to make the transition easier, …
Hearing Aids are One of the “Secrets of Cognitive Super Agers”
Who are the “cognitive super-agers,” and what has given these people their seeming superpower? This group of seniors, many of them approaching or crossing the line beyond 100 years of age, have the uncanny ability to remain sharp long into life. Some of them even show a brain age that is 30 years younger than their birth certificate shows. These …
A Link between Hearing Loss & Osteoporosis
When two physical issues come up at once, researchers and medical professionals are tasked with determining if a third underlying factor is causing both at once. Identifying these connections between seemingly unconnected conditions can be quite difficult. Who could imagine that such disparate conditions as hearing loss and bone health could be linked to the same underlying health condition? Although …
The World Health Organization Estimates 2.5 Billion with Hearing Loss by 2050
The world population is on the rise, and international policy makers are concerned about the effects of this population growth on many dimensions of social life. Not only are resources potentially more scarce, but also the harmful effects of these populations will escalate at the global level. Public health officials are particularly concerned with the growth of health concerns that …
Watch Out for Dangerous Decibels in Exercise Classes
Exercise classes are a great way to promote your general health. Cardiovascular fitness has even been linked to better hearing health, so you might be doing a favor for your ears by regularly attending a spinning or other cardio aerobics class. Despite this potential benefit, a hidden risk is present in the room with you in many of these fitness …
Connecting People | May is Better Hearing and Speech Month!
This May is a great time to think about reconnecting with people you love. As we witness the precautionary measures of the COVID-19 pandemic relaxing, we can think about new ways to engage with our friends and loved ones. Travel is easier than it has been in the past two years, and we can find ways to safely connect with …