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]…