As our family members age, specific changes in their health can be expected. One of the most prevalent issues they may face is hearing loss. According to the National Institutes of Health, approximately one in three individuals between the ages of 65 and 74 suffer from some degree of hearing loss. And for individuals who […]
Most individuals think that as they get older hearing loss will be inevitable. The slow decline in hearing is not simply a result of time passing but a consequence of accumulated damage. Irreversible hearing loss accumulates with each exposure to noises like lawnmowers, overly loud earbuds, and concerts. Preventable hearing loss is not restricted to […]
It’s very common for individuals to experience tinnitus. Something like 20 million people regularly suffer from chronic tinnitus so severe that it becomes burdensome. This does not even count the more common forms of tinnitus, which for most people can come and go without causing a major impact on their quality of life. Tinnitus occurs […]
Even slight hearing loss can considerably impact daily life, influencing relationships with friends, family, and colleagues, as well as complicating routine activities like grocery shopping. But transformative changes can be introduced by the use of properly tuned hearing aids. Top ten reasons to get hearing aids Even though enhancing hearing is the obvious and primary […]
It might seem as if the causes of noise-related hearing loss are functionally well-recognized. A fairly clear-cut cause-and-effect relationship is suggested by the name, after all. The universal understanding is simply that loud sounds damage the hearing mechanisms in the ear, causing long-term and permanent hearing loss. Though we’ve known this for some time now, […]
It can be really frustrating and uncomfortable when your ears are itching. While your instinct may lead you to use your finger or a little object to scratch the itch, it is critical to know the underlying cause first. Pinpointing the root cause of your ear itch will help you figure out the safest and […]
A miracle cure that can help increase your lifespan is something pretty much everybody would want. In fact, a quick internet search will probably return thousands of such miracle remedies (if not more), each promising to help you live longer thanks to one simple trick. The vast majority of these alleged cures have no medical […]
If you haven’t had a hearing exam since you were in grade school, you’re not alone, it’s usually not part of a regular adult physical, and, unfortunately, we tend to treat hearing reactively instead of proactively. The good news: Hearing tests are simple, painless, and provide a wealth of information to professional hearing specialists, both […]
In our younger days, food choices often revolved around taste and instant gratification, with very little thought about long-term health implications. However, as older people, we’ve come to realize that what we eat significantly impacts our well-being in unexpected ways. Recent research has uncovered a surprising connection between poor nutrition and hearing loss, highlighting the […]
The typical summer day is usually filled with fun experiences and happenings, from motorcycle rides to family reunions to fireworks to sporting events. And while the majority of these activities are healthy, many can present invisible risks to your hearing health. Over time, the loud noises that come with some of these activities can result […]