No Bones About It: Osteoporosis May Cause Hearing Loss
If you have osteoporosis, it’s a good idea to make hearing exams a routine part of your medical regimen. A growing body of research has found a link between this bone density disease and sudden hearing loss. Understanding how the two seemingly different conditions are related can help in prevention. Osteoporosis, a disease that weakens…
Brain Fitness & Hearing Loss
Hearing loss has been linked to dementia,1 which is concerning for many. However, results from a recent study about the effects of a Brain Fitness Program on participants with a wide range of hearing abilities may provide some hope. In the study, participants were randomly assigned to one of two training groups, the Posit Science’s…
Better Hearing and Speech Month 2022: Connecting People
It’s May, which means it’s Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM)! BHSM is a time when the National Institute of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) joins forces with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association to raise awareness about hearing and speech disorders. This year’s theme is “Connecting People.” Having strong relationships is important for everyone, but…
Break Free From the Stress of Tinnitus
April is Stress Awareness Month, a time when we reflect on the causes of stress, including health issues like tinnitus. Tinnitus, otherwise known as “ringing in the ears,” can create incredible stress for some people. The constant noise is annoying, disruptive, distracting and painful. In one study of 100 tinnitus patients, only 25 had no…
World Hearing Day Does Your Ears a World of Good
Hearing loss is a global phenomenon—nearly 477 million people around the world have it.1 To raise awareness about hearing loss and how to prevent it and promote hearing health care for people everywhere, the World Health Organization (WHO) created World Hearing Day, held on March 3rd. Hearing loss caused by aging cannot be prevented. However,…
Poor Heart Health Can Contribute to Hearing Loss
It’s February, so get ready to focus on chocolate, roses, heart-shaped cards—and heart health? Widely known as the month where Valentine’s Day falls, February is also American Heart Month, which makes it a great time to explore the importance of good heart health and its role in preventing hearing loss. Hearing involves several parts of…
The Link Between Thyroid Disease and Hearing Loss
Nearly 60% of the estimated 20 million Americans who have thyroid disease aren’t aware that they have the condition.1 Another thing they may not know? That thyroid disease can impact your hearing. Since January is Thyroid Awareness Month, now’s the perfect time to learn more about the thyroid and your ears. What Does the Thyroid…
Ringing or Sounds in Your Ears? What Is It? Can It Be Treated?
Perception of tinnitus (or any sound in your ears that does not come from the environment around you) is very common and often not a cause for concern. Roughly 45 million Americans experience tinnitus, 26% of which perceive it constantly.[1] When tinnitus is first noticed, it is important to seek an evaluation from an audiologist…
How Does Being Diabetic Affect My Hearing?
Diabetes affects nearly 30 million Americans every year.[1] Hearing loss affects an estimated 48 million.[2] According to a study conducted by an epidemiologist at the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, those with diabetes are twice as likely to have some form of hearing loss when compared to those who are not diabetic.[3]…
Ways Tinnitus Impacts Your Life
Tinnitus is a pesky ringing, roaring, hissing, clicking, whistling or whooshing sound in the ears with no external sound source. Tinnitus impacts everyone differently – it may be constant or intermittent, quiet or as loud, in one ear or both and may range from irritating to debilitating. For many, tinnitus can have a major impact…