The Complicated Connection Between Hearing Loss, Menopause & HRT
Over the years, scientists have found a surprising connection between hearing loss, menopause and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in older women. In 2007, one study found HRT offered a protective solution for hearing loss in postmenopausal women, suggesting that a mix of estrogen/progesterone can preserve women’s hearing abilities.[1] However, in 2017, a team out of…
Hearing Loss: Separating Facts From Fiction
Myth Exposed: Hearing loss is only due to advancing age. Loud noise exposure is a top cause of hearing loss. An estimated 12.5% of children and adolescents aged 6–19 years and 17% of adults aged 20–69 years have suffered permanent hearing damage from excessive noise exposure.1 Hereditary factors and health conditions like heart disease, high…
Amp Up Your Summer Fun With Better Hearing
With summer approaching, we want to make sure you’re able to gear up for all the giggles, gatherings and good times ahead. May is Better Hearing & Speech Month, which means it’s a great time to check in and see how things are going with your hearing. Whether you currently wear hearing devices or generally…
Hearing Loss from Meningitis
Meningitis describes inflammation of the fluid and membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. While it is usually caused by a viral infection, it may also be bacterial, fungal or parasitic in nature. Hallmark symptoms include headache, fever and stiff neck, though many also experience hearing loss. Is Hearing Loss a Common Symptom of…
Hearing Loss & Kidney Disease
Hearing loss has been linked to a number of other physical and mental health conditions, including cardiovascular disease, dementia, depression and anxiety. One Australian study has found another link to add to this list – kidney disease. We discuss this connection below. What Is Chronic Kidney Disease? Your kidneys, much like Belmont Advanced Wastewater Treatment…
Smokers Are at a Greater Risk of Hearing Loss
It’s common knowledge that smoking affects your lungs, making it difficult to go for a run in Eagle Creek Park, but the habit can also impact your hearing, which in turn can harm your communication with loved ones. A recent study published in The American Journal of Medicine reveals that both current and past female…
New Hearing Loss Technology Translates Sound into Vibration
Imagine being able to feel sounds like the doorbell, alarm clock, telephone or water faucet? Turns out, you don’t need to imagine it.
Insomnia Can Affect Your Hearing
Most of us understand how sleep is critical for both physical and mental health. However, there is a consequence of poor sleep you may not suspect: hearing loss. For those who suffer from insomnia – trouble falling or staying asleep – this lack of sleep can increase risk of hearing loss and worsen tinnitus. It’s…
Signs Your Child Needs Ear Tubes
Ear infections are a common childhood ailment; five out of every six children will have at least one ear infection before they turn three. For most of these children, their infection will resolve on its own or with the use of antibiotics. But for some, additional treatment in the form of ear tubes may be…
What to Know About Hearing Loss and Heart Disease
Heart disease is the number one cause of death for both men and women in the United States, according to the Center for Disease Control. In addition to putting you at risk for heart attacks and strokes, heart disease has been linked to an increased risk of hearing loss. The reason may be related to…