Diabetes Diagnosis Connected to Hearing Loss
Diabetes can cause blurry vision, hunger, thirst and fatigue; a lesser-known associated condition is hearing loss. A study from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) found hearing loss to be about twice as common in adults with diabetes compared to those without the disease. While the American Diabetes Association (ADA) updated…
The Surprising Connection Between Audiobooks and Stronger Hearing Skills
Audiobooks are a great way to enjoy a good story or learn something new from a thought-provoking nonfiction book, without needing to make time to sit down and read a book. Audiobooks allow you to listen to a book while doing chores or running errands. What’s more, they’re emerging as a technique to strengthen hearing…
14 Major Milestones in Audiology’s History
October is Audiology Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to celebrate the progress and innovation within the field of audiology. From groundbreaking research to life-changing technology, it’s inspiring to look back at the milestones that have shaped hearing health care as we know it today. Here’s a timeline of 14 key achievements that highlight…
What Is Listening Fatigue?
Do you ever feel absolutely exhausted at the end of the day? If you suffer from hearing loss or are in the beginning stages of hearing loss, the tiredness you’re experiencing could be listening fatigue (also sometimes called listener fatigue). You may not realize it, but hearing is tiring, causing physical exhaustion and brain fog….
Choose Healthy Habits for Healthy Aging
What do hearing loss and lowered stress levels have in common? Reducing both can lead to healthier aging in the long run, including a decrease in cognitive decline. Studies show that higher stress throughout life can lead to a greater chance of cognitive decline in one’s later years.1 In honor of Healthy Aging Month this…
Tips for Protecting Your Hearing This Fall
As the leaves begin to change, we encourage you to consider changing your hearing health care habits, too. Several autumn activities can cause noise-induced hearing loss without proper hearing protection, but you may not even be aware of the risks. Prolonged exposure to the sounds of leaf blowers, power tools, motorized vehicles, sporting events and…
Hearing and Vision Loss May Double the Risk of Dementia
It’s common to lose hearing or vision as you age, but the loss of both can have serious consequences: A study found that hearing and vision loss may put you at double the risk of developing dementia later in life. This study was published in the journal Neurologyin April 2021. The study involved 6,520 people…
Smoking and Vaping: How They Affect Hearing Health
Smoking tobacco is the most common global public health problem, and several studies have correlated smoking with a negative impact on hearing. Recently, e-cigarettes (vapes) have risen in popularity, raising concerns that vapes are just as harmful as traditional cigarettes. So, how does smoking affect hearing? What Is Nicotine? Nicotine is a chemical compound present…
Untreated Hearing Loss Could Be the Cause of Your Depression
Everyone feels blue sometimes. However, if you have untreated hearing loss, you may find that these feelings tend to occur more frequently, linger longer and, for some people, won’t go away. That’s because having untreated hearing loss puts you at a greater risk for mental health problems, including depression. According to research, approximately 11.4% of…
The 8 Sounds of Summer That Can Harm Your Hearing
When the temperature rises, so does the number of noisy activities that could potentially damage our hearing. There’s no need to worry, though. By knowing what they are and remembering to protect your ears, you can keep yourself safe and enjoy all that the season offers. Sun’s Out, Fun’s Out—and Earplugs Are In Noise-induced hearing…