How can hearing loss be linked to something as seemingly unconnected as second-hand smoke? Many other seemingly disparate conditions have a link with hearing loss, as well. Some of these include heart disease, diabetes, and even dementia. While researchers are developing new ways to understand …
The cardiovascular system is a remarkable network connecting all the organs of the body with the resources they need. Your littlest toe could not do its work of helping you maintain balance without the services provided by the cardiovascular system, nor could your brain work …
If you have decided the time has come to buy hearing aids, then you have already won half the battle! Many people postpone getting the hearing loss treatment they need, all the while suffering damaging consequences to health and wellbeing. If you have taken the …
When it comes to your hearing, there are two main causes of loss. The first is age-related hearing loss, otherwise known as Presbycusis. In this form of hearing loss, the natural inundation of sound into the ears takes its toll, and the tiny hair-like organelles …
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 …
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 …
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 …
