When we eat healthy foods, our lives benefit in countless ways. Not only do we tend to feel like we have more energy and vitality, but our bodies benefit greatly, as well. Healthy diets are related to reduced risk of heart disease and other cardiovascular …
A recent study has shed light on the relationship between hearing loss and memory. We already know that the two conditions are related, but past research has been unable to determine if one condition is causing the other or if they simply tended to happen …
Research over at least the last decade has discovered a surprising link between two seemingly unrelated conditions: hearing loss and dementia. These two conditions tend to occur in later life, and so it has been difficult to understand how they are related. It was thought …
Hearing in noise is challenging, even for people with great hearing. You may find yourself yelling over the noise of the crowd, or trying to make your friend understand you despite the loud background music. If you have hearing loss, hearing in noise is even …
Hearing loss makes it harder to communicate with family and friends. If you or a loved one has hearing loss, you’ve noticed that it’s hard to stay socially engaged, and enjoy spending time with friends. Not only does hearing loss make it hard to maintain …
Hearing loss can affect people of all ages, and adults in the workforce have a high risk of damaging their hearing. In fact, people in the workforce are risking their hearing due to dangerously loud noise levels at work. A recent study found that about …
The modern world of today keeps getting faster and faster. As technology advances we become more connected, able to converse all over the world in many different places all at the same time. While there are many amazing advantages to this, it can also make …
Almost two-thirds of Americans 70 and older suffer from age related hearing loss. If you are in this age bracket this makes the odds that you have a hearing loss, very likely. The most important thing to do is not ignore any clues that you …
Your ears not only help you hear but help you detect and react to the world around you. Just think about all the sounds around you as you navigate a busy area full of pedestrians, bikers and cars. When you have healthy hearing, you can …
Although hearing loss occurs among a great majority of older adults, that doesn’t mean there’s nothing you can do to stem the tide. Tiny hair-like cells in the cochlea of the inner ear enable our hearing, and these fragile hairs are easily damaged through a …
